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EF03 HPZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,330 mi
Last recorded96,330 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 96,330 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,521 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

near side front and near side rear tyre outer side walls show damage.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration,.

Pass 13 May 2016 84,019 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 84,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 77,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2014 74,765 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2013 68,242 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre sidewall damage no cords showing

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 68,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake dics corroded

n/s front tyre sidewall damage no cords showing

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 57,523 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,479 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 46,471 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,433 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,591 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 HPZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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