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EP03 UOJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,013 mi
Last recorded22,013 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 22,013 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 21,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 21,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 21,227 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 21,227 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 16,423 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 16,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,534 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 15,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,998 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,487 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 14,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 11,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,284 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,012 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 UOJ 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 UOJ, 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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What year was EP03 UOJ registered?

EP03 UOJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is EP03 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 UOJ 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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