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EP03 PHV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,687 mi
Last recorded77,687 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 77,687 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,459 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front steering and suspension arm component corroded all

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension arm bush perished all

vehicle underseal all

Pass 20 Jul 2024 73,883 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering and suspension arm component corroded all

suspension arm bush perished all

vehicle underseal all

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,924 miles

All suspensions arm bushes perished

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

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

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,304 miles

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

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

Under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,628 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2021 66,628 miles

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

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills weak

corrosion to all suspension componente

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2020 63,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills weak

corrosion to all suspension componente

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,131 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,484 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,384 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,623 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,746 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,551 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,228 miles

bellypan fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bellypan fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,838 miles

bellypan fitted

both rear tyres starting to deteriate.Check soon replace when needed

Fail 25 Jul 2007 18,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bellypan fitted

both rear tyres starting to deteriate.Check soon replace when needed

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,371 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 PHV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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