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EO03 FNP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 FNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 88,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side and suspension rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner sill corrision

Offside Rear boot floor ccorrision

Fail 24 Jan 2022 87,107 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,700 miles

corrosion hole to os footwell (not in prescribed area

Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion hole to os footwell (not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,287 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 84,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,521 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front wing corroded by lower rear attachment area

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Anti-roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,396 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front wing corroded by lower rear attachment area

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Anti-roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,002 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 76,001 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,996 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,556 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Jun 2015 66,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2013 56,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2011 47,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,918 miles

both front brake discs are corroding on inner face

both front tyres are wearing low on edges

both rear tyres are very close to legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are starting to wear uneven and in places getting close to limit

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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EO03 FNP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO03 FNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EO03 FNP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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