MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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parts of underside undersealed
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
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Back of both sills corroded and filled.
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED
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)
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
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)
all power steering metal pipes rusty
general surface rust to exhaust system in places
general underbody corrosion in places
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
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
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
exhaust rusty
front and rear wish bones superficial rust
front and rearsub frame superficial rust
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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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.
Is EF03 HPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF03 HPV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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