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VO03 EOH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,648 mi
Last recorded103,648 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 103,186 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,158 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,307 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 101,307 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,664 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,651 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,146 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

the vehicle has under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 92,145 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

the fuel filler flap does not open

the vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,033 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 85,031 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both of the rear brakes are binding on.

the os front fog lamp is inoperative.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,160 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,614 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,613 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,709 miles

front discs inner surfaces corroded.

front number plate cracked.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,357 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,107 miles

front pads low and discs corroded

handbrake high

osf /nsf /nsr tyres cracked

rear pads low and discs slightly corroded

slight damage osf seat belt

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,372 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 39,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

crack in front number plate

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

front pads low

inner face of both front discs pitted , grooved and lipped

n/s/f top arm ,right hand bush rubber worn

o/s/f top arm , right hand bush rubber worn

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,406 miles

deep cuts osr tyre not showing cords

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,012 miles

slight corrosion on front discs inner part

Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,896 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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VO03 EOH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VO03 EOH, 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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VO03 EOH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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