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EP03 KVC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,122 mi
Last recorded95,122 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 KVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,122 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 95,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 86,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,526 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside rear of outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear of outer sill corroded

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2015 62,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside rear of outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside rear of outer sill corroded

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,661 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall split

rear section of exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,684 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,416 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,949 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 KVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 KVC, 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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What year was EP03 KVC registered?

EP03 KVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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