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77,687 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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
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
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))
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
both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly
both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly
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
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
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
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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)
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)
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)
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
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs corroded
bellypan fitted
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
bellypan fitted
both rear tyres starting to deteriate.Check soon replace when needed
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
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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