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EO03 MWM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,685 mi
Last recorded85,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 MWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,437 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 83,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,203 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 79,458 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,533 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front inner sill corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2021 75,636 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s inner (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 73,497 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 72,027 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 72,027 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,753 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,921 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sills (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,921 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sills (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,557 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,684 miles

exhaust corrosion.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

undershield fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,926 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 33,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,898 miles

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 MWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWM, 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 MWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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