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EX03 NEU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,664 mi
Last recorded148,664 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 148,664 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 147,016 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,773 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 132,500 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 132,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 126,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,645 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 118,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,559 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,932 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,930 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,509 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 86,508 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,796 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 78,782 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,500 miles

front number plate mount/surround broken

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,107 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,833 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,664 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,078 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 NEU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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