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EO03 OMX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,391 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 88,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 85,119 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Both sils corroded

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 May 2015 85,119 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both sils corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 May 2014 81,114 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 May 2013 72,662 miles

Rear and centre exhaust sections corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 72,662 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc(s) corroded

Front brake pad(s) getting low

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear and centre exhaust sections corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,889 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,529 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,531 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,978 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 OMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OMX, 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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What year was EO03 OMX registered?

EO03 OMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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