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EP03 KNZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,976 mi
Last recorded124,976 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 124,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 14 May 2022 123,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 122,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill has been repaired and filler has been used to cover the area. unable to determine the quality of the repair so benefit was given to the presenter.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 122,654 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded & holed floor to sill in a couple of areas. areas have been marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill. plate not welded on & repaired/covered with filler. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear sill has been repaired and filler has been used to cover the area. unable to determine the quality of the repair so benefit was given to the presenter.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn & look burnt. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,804 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,219 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 114,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,101 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,091 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine coolant level low

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill badly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 106,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine coolant level low

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill badly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads appear to be worn low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,411 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 73,411 miles

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

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,750 miles

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

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

car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. unable to see certain testable items.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,319 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,520 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,895 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 KNZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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