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EP03 LFW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,005 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing is corroded at rear lower edge by sill panel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexible hose is getting corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing is corroded at rear lower edge by sill panel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer connection flange is corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 86,965 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No projected pattern on beam meter. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing is corroded at rear lower edge by sill panel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexible hose is getting corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing is corroded at rear lower edge by sill panel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer connection flange is corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,347 miles

Nearside Front lower wing corroded but not affecting the sill

Offside Front lower wing corroded but not affecting the sill

Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,233 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 74,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 68,519 miles

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 15 May 2015 68,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall

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

Pass 6 May 2014 62,346 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 62,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 56,130 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 46,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 46,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,858 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,366 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,543 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 LFW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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