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CA03 HHM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,828 mi
Last recorded71,828 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 71,828 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,820 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,912 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,736 miles

Front ball joint dust covers cracking all

Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,020 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,320 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,733 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 51,733 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,727 miles

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

Slight bind at front road wheels.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 44,679 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Slight bind at front road wheels.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,569 miles

osf brake slight bind nsf tyre low osr outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,360 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s chassis rail damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,384 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,592 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 25 May 2006 10,472 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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CA03 HHM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CA03 HHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 HHM registered?

CA03 HHM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is CA03 HHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 HHM shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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