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EO03 XLH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 77,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion on Offside & Nearside rear outer sills

Pass 27 Jun 2025 68,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion on Offside & Nearside outer sills

Pass 24 May 2024 64,006 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 63,439 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 63,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 63,060 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 63,060 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 62,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,331 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,535 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,877 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,937 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 30,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,704 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 XLH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

EO03 XLH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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