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EP03 PVY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,048 mi
Last recorded54,048 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 54,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 49,469 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 43,331 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 43,330 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 38,993 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 34,518 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2022 34,518 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 30,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,317 miles

Nearside small cuts to both tyre outer sidewalls

Undershield obscuring components

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,784 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre not showing cords

Fail 18 Jul 2016 25,784 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre not showing cords

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,675 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 13,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,755 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 PVY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EP03 PVY registered?

EP03 PVY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is EP03 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 PVY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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