MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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
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))
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
nearside & offside front chassis rails (behind front wheels ) corroding
nearside & offside rear outer sill areas corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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)
BOTH N/S TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EF03 HWP registered?
EF03 HWP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2003.
Is EF03 HWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF03 HWP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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