MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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.
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 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))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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)
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
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
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)
Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.
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.
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.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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