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EP03 KNM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,248 mi
Last recorded49,248 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 KNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 49,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 45,512 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 45,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 40,880 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 40,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 37,653 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 37,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 34,794 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 34,547 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 33,439 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 33,439 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 33,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 32,271 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded slightly

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 32,271 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension corroded slightly

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,687 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,083 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,040 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 12,855 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 KNM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNM, 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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EP03 KNM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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