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EX03 NCY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 101,019 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering silll (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded,inner sill

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded,outer sill

oil leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,362 miles

Front Lower ball joint gaiters showing slight cracks

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2.5 mm in centre

corrosion at both rear lower inner sills,not to excess at present

corrosion still outside prescribed area,offside rear lower outer sill

head lamps slightly discoloured

minor scratch mark at left side of screen

surface corrosion at power steering pipes

Fail 16 Jan 2017 93,358 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower ball joint gaiters showing slight cracks

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2.5 mm in centre

corrosion at both rear lower inner sills,not to excess at present

corrosion still outside prescribed area,offside rear lower outer sill

head lamps slightly discoloured

minor scratch mark at left side of screen

surface corrosion at power steering pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,976 miles

Front brake pads getting closer to limit on nearside front inner side

Offside Rear tyre got slight cracks in tread

both head lamps slightly discoloured

drivers sun visor a bit loose

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,399 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly discoloured

highlevel brakelight not working

ns brake slightly holding

nsr tyre showing slight more wear on inner side,down to limit

small nail in nsr tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,962 miles

front discs starting to rust on inner surface

general underbody surface rust

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,727 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 70,727 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,986 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 25,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,726 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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EX03 NCY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX03 NCY, 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 EX03 NCY registered?

EX03 NCY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is EX03 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 NCY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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