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AO03 HZA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,448 mi
Last recorded85,448 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 79,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion body and suspension systems (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On 8 clicks o/s parking brake just meets requirements. (3.1.6b)

battery loose requires fully securing.

Pass 17 May 2017 70,905 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 70,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 61,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 61,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 51,263 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 47,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 46,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,334 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,524 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,948 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 17,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,321 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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AO03 HZA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO03 HZA, 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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AO03 HZA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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