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EP03 KNK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,719 mi
Last recorded57,719 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 KNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,719 miles

Both front tyres bald around inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,270 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 56,258 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both outer sill sections corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,846 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,980 miles

front discs corroied

Fail 27 Feb 2010 33,784 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 33,784 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,114 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,864 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,321 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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EP03 KNK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EP03 KNK, 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 EP03 KNK registered?

EP03 KNK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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