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ET03 UAV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,212 mi
Last recorded79,212 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 79,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by anti roll bar fix (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear pads low and all discs poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 79,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,587 miles

floor pan corroded not excessive

front and rear brake disc worn corroded on limit

front and rear brake pads geting low

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2017 77,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor pan corroded not excessive

front and rear brake disc worn corroded on limit

front and rear brake pads geting low

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Base bush perishing starting to split (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Base bush perishing starting to split (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Outer seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 74,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on, on dash (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Base bush perishing starting to split (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Base bush perishing starting to split (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Outer seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 66,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 59,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,510 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,481 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 32,012 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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ET03 UAV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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