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EF03 HWP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 96,062 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2026 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2022 89,782 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area's - anti-roll bar mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively & offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area's - anti-roll bar mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside & offside inner sill area's

corrosion to nearside & offside outer sill area's

front shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorating

offside headlamp outer lens is deteriorating

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 14 Sep 2019 77,972 miles

nearside & offside front chassis rails (behind front wheels ) corroding

nearside & offside rear outer sill areas corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

oil residue engine area's

Fail 2 Aug 2017 68,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

oil residue engine area's

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,117 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,441 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,124 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,725 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,742 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,988 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 HWP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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