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AO03 HZE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,320 mi
Last recorded130,320 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HZE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 130,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has some corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,672 miles

Offside Front fog light

Pass 20 Feb 2020 120,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 120,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,217 miles

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

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2019 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,037 miles

undershileds fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 94,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undershileds fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,741 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 39,510 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,926 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 26,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,701 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,166 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 HZE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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