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ET03 JUC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,770 mi
Last recorded76,770 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 JUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 76,770 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 76,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 61,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc

exhaust detreriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,295 miles

exhaust minor leak

signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2023 59,103 miles

minor windscreen damage

signs of corrosion and repair

Fail 1 Feb 2023 59,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

minor windscreen damage

signs of corrosion and repair

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,487 miles

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorated

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

minor screen damage

Fail 6 Jan 2022 58,448 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorated

minor windscreen damage

Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,544 miles

exhaust leak detected

signs of corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,619 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

many areas corroded esp rear sills

Fail 13 Nov 2019 56,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

many areas corroded esp rear sills

Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear pipe marginal corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure earth strap near rear axle snapped (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

battery seems weak

signs of corrosion rear sill ares marginal

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,618 miles

earth strap near rear axle brocken

exhaust deteriating and slight blow at rear.

signs of corrosion esp to sills

Fail 10 Oct 2017 53,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

earth strap near rear axle brocken

exhaust deteriating and slight blow at rear.

signs of corrosion esp to sills

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,877 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

signs of standing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,000 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,014 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

signs of standing

Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,209 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,270 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,170 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 12,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,430 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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ET03 JUC 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 ET03 JUC, 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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ET03 JUC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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