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EX03 XRR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,232 mi
Last recorded87,232 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 87,232 miles

Front Outer sills corroded through in non-prescribed areas/nearside and offside

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2022 87,232 miles

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

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

Front Outer sills corroded through in non-prescribed areas/nearside and offside

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,328 miles

parking brake reserve travel near limit

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,372 miles

body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,360 miles

body surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,123 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,472 miles

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

both rear tyre wearing low on raised tread

Fail 8 Nov 2011 58,436 miles

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

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

both rear tyre wearing low on raised tread

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,308 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2010 54,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,443 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,461 miles

oil leak

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 XRR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

EX03 XRR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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