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EX03 NDC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,523 mi
Last recorded59,523 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,523 miles

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

vehicle under body and suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2024 58,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 57,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,283 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,932 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,322 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,864 miles

offside front tyre valve perished

Fail 20 Feb 2012 25,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,647 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 22,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres perished and low on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,810 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,436 miles

excessive oil leaking off lower engine sub frame

Pass 14 Feb 2007 11,713 miles

stone chip in windscreen in zone b

Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,653 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 NDC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NDC, 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 NDC registered?

EX03 NDC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 NDC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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