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EF03 HPL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,950 mi
Last recorded69,950 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 69,950 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,616 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 63,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 60,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in foil. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at both ends, n/s end covered in foil. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,074 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 56,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 56,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing/ sill area corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 53,171 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing/ sill area corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 48,982 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 48,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake bind to offside rear

Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,920 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,404 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 44,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,715 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Offside rear tyre cracked & perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 39,968 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,908 miles

front brake discs corroeding on the inner face

rear brake discs corroeding on the inner face

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,523 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,716 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 21,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,479 miles

near side front tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,679 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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EF03 HPL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF03 HPL, 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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EF03 HPL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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