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EF03 HPV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 115,218 miles

parts of underside undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Trays and covers fitted

both rear sill corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 114,275 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Back of both sills corroded and filled.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,336 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,363 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ALL (2.3.2)

REAR BOX CORRODED

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 109,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRDED

FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ALL (2.3.2)

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

O/S/F AND BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,253 miles

All front and rear suspension and hub components corroded

All power steering pipes very corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads 55/60% worn

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Slight bind on offside front wheel

Stress marks on both front inner tyre walls

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 101,114 miles

all power steering metal pipes rusty

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general underbody corrosion in places

Pass 10 Jan 2015 98,407 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general underbody corrosion to all areas

Pass 20 Dec 2013 94,175 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general underbody corrosion to all areas

Fail 14 Dec 2013 94,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general underbody corrosion to all areas

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,226 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear wish bones superficial rust

front and rearsub frame superficial rust

Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,252 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 17 Sep 2010 84,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,914 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,769 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 35,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,280 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 HPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

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

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