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EO03 XLM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,671 mi
Last recorded45,671 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,671 miles

engine oil leak and pos leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,788 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive unsure what oil is leaking due to under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear outer sills corroding n/s looks to have had a repair unable to verify extent of the repair

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces have surface corrosion, possible due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,156 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,720 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,818 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,156 miles

rear tyres are on 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,876 miles

excessive engine oil leak †(oil dripping from subframe)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,046 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 XLM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

EO03 XLM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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