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EF53 HWW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,020 mi
Last recorded59,020 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 59,020 miles

Exhaust system / brackets / joints corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 59,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system / brackets / joints corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 58,774 miles

Exhaust joints/brackets/hangers corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 58,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension locking device missing x 2 (5.3.6 (b))

Exhaust joints/brackets/hangers corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,579 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2022 58,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,536 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,740 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,075 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,272 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,968 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,589 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 26,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,195 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 20,158 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 11,617 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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EF53 HWW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF53 HWW, 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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EF53 HWW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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