CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO03 XLL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

68,192 mi
Last recorded68,192 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 63,895 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,858 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,813 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 63,813 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,746 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 63,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 63,580 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,024 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,426 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 62,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sills 2 sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear 2 sides sills slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,425 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,246 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,368 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,282 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 44,655 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,438 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 22,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO03 XLL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 XLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO03 XLL?

You can check the full history of EO03 XLL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO03 XLL registered?

EO03 XLL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is EO03 XLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 XLL shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO03 XLL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO03 XLL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.