MOT Status
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69,950 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Exhaust corrosion
Offside rear tyre cracked & perishing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
front brake discs corroeding on the inner face
rear brake discs corroeding on the inner face
near side front tyre has small cut in side wall
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EF03 HPL registered?
EF03 HPL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.
Is EF03 HPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF03 HPL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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