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EO53 UWH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,024 mi
Last recorded38,024 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 UWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,024 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 38,023 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 36,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 35,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,670 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 32,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 29,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 29,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Visual Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer sill has corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle underside corroded to various areas

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rusty

Nearside Front brake pipe furrels corroding

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroding

Offside Front Lower wishbone rusty

Offside Front brake pipe furrell corroded

both rear wishbones rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2016 24,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rusty

Nearside Front brake pipe furrels corroding

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroding

Offside Front Lower wishbone rusty

Offside Front brake pipe furrell corroded

both rear wishbones rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2015 23,910 miles

corrosion starting n/s rear end of sill

due to tyre tread depths and cracks advise all tyres replaced in near future

Pass 4 Oct 2014 22,726 miles

all tyres cracks side walls o/s rear the worst o/s rear may soon require replacement

fuel flap requires assitance to open

n/s front tyre down to 1.6mm outer edge

o/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

rear number plate poor condition

rear tyres down to 3mm on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 22,174 miles

all tyres side walls cracking

metal ends flexi brake hoses corrosion

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 3mm on edges

n/s front tyre down to 1.6mm outer edge on legal limit

o/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

possible fuel smell in car may require deeper investigation

under body corrosion starting

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 2.00mm on outer shoulders

both rear tyres worn to 3.00mm

Pass 5 Oct 2011 20,259 miles

all tyres showing age cracks

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm on edges

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,441 miles

front discs pitted.

rear discs pitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 14,725 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,520 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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EO53 UWH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EO53 UWH, 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 EO53 UWH registered?

EO53 UWH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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