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EO03 XLD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,136 mi
Last recorded104,136 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,136 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear toe eyes corroded

weld repair covered in under seal both sides

Fail 23 Nov 2022 104,111 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear toe eyes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,768 miles

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

exhaust cat heavy corrossion at flange

o/s inner sills starting to deteriorate

suspension rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,322 miles

rear exhaust flange heavy corrossion

unable to view rear inner sills repairs due to underseal both sides

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,106 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear anti roll bars and links, front and rear suspension arms and exhaust rusty

underbody engine shield fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,189 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 102,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,336 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 93,718 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside + offside outer sills corrosion deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2015 93,718 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside + offside outer sills corrosion deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,263 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 81,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

tracking check

Fail 21 Oct 2011 73,414 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check

both rear wing lower panels starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,414 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check

both rear wing lower panels starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,106 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,548 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,548 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,499 miles

o/s/f shock slightly damp

Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,010 miles

small run out n/s front disc

new brake pads to front

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,308 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 23,154 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XLD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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