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EP03 PWE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 PWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 86,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,491 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rusty at unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front slightly fading pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes and suspensions arms very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides under body and outer body sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 86,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rusty at unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front slightly fading pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes and suspensions arms very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides under body and outer body sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,471 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 81,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,158 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some slight movement in rear brake pads

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,932 miles

Some corrosion becoming present on suspension arms

Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,018 miles

N/S Brakes slightly tight

Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S & O/S (4.1.D.1b)

N/S Brakes very slightly tight

Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,362 miles

corrosion becoming present on rear outer sills

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,029 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,836 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 66,782 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre cut in tread

nearside rear tyre cut inner side wall

offside rear tyre cut inner side wall

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,781 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,678 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,072 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,824 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,266 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,232 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,747 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,654 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 PWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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