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EX03 OKS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,793 mi
Last recorded102,793 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OKS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 102,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,666 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 97,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven offside lower effect (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 93,445 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,161 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 86,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,290 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,675 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,865 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 73,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,209 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,156 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 OKS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX03 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

EX03 OKS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EX03 OKS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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