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EP03 KNV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

107,226 mi
Last recorded107,226 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 KNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 107,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER / ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced LENS FADED / DISCOLOURED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR END INNER & OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER / ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy Non-standard rear system (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms / nearside front arms / offside upper arm // Surface corrosion underside / rear sill [outer] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,602 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 101,602 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 89,695 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 73,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,619 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,422 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,455 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 May 2017 59,491 miles

Nearside and offside sills corroded at rear

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 4 May 2016 54,490 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,860 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,326 miles

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

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 May 2013 41,636 miles

front tyres starting to perish

rear tyres have cuts to sidewalls not showing cords

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,825 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyre walls damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s & n/s rear tyre walls damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,075 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 26,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,388 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 KNV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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

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