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2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,283 mi
Last recorded40,283 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK02 EUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 40,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,253 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,907 miles

slight offside sill end corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,895 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 37,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,780 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 34,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,943 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,979 miles

Front tyre treads perished and cracking.

Nearside front tyre outter wall perished.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,731 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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UK02 EUR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 UK02 EUR, 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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UK02 EUR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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