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EO03 XLE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,529 mi
Last recorded100,529 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 100,529 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 100,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint X 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint X 2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened X 4 (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 100,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Anti roll bar drop link Broken from suspension arm. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened As marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding Unable to test wheel bearing! (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened As marked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened As marked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened As marked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 May 2017 100,505 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all front suspension corroded

front discs slightly corroded

rear subframe corroded

some general corrosion in outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint snapped (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front backing plates corroded

under body heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,021 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,848 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 70,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,995 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,192 miles

both rear tyres worn close to minimum tread limit

braking surfaces of both rear discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,285 miles

1-n/s/f and both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,891 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 XLE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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