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EO03 XKW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,369 mi
Last recorded105,369 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 105,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 100,555 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,374 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,138 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,893 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 96,890 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 95,942 miles

All suspension components have surface rust on them

Body has small surface rust showing along sills and wheel arches

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 95,918 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed visible through wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All suspension components have surface rust on them

Body has small surface rust showing along sills and wheel arches

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2020 95,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,289 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,664 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 22 Mar 2017 82,664 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over the rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

both front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted

both front wheels are stiff to turn by hand

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,783 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ecu light staying on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,107 miles

both outer rear sill's corroded

off side rear tyre has splits around inner and outer wall's

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,259 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,622 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 31,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,698 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 20,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,196 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall,NOT exposing cords

wiper blades split

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 XKW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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