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EF03 HPX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,702 mi
Last recorded27,702 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 27,702 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has been run flat and inner side wall damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2024 27,553 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,240 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 27,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,775 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,144 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 24,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,117 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,714 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,319 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 15,826 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 14,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,788 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 9,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,778 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 HPX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HPX, 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 HPX registered?

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

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