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EP03 KNU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,072 mi
Last recorded123,072 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 KNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,072 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 122,106 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 120,251 miles

General underbody components corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover starting to crack

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 117,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear outer door sill panel is corroding

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear section of exhaust is deteriorating around rear clamp and support

Fail 26 May 2017 117,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear outer door sill panel is corroding

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear section of exhaust is deteriorating around rear clamp and support

Pass 19 May 2016 115,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 115,870 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,974 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 97,065 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 97,065 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,324 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,006 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,971 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 KNU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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