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EG03 HXF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,068 mi
Last recorded98,068 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 98,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Joint Corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,554 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 72,700 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 72,700 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 70,648 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres are bald on inner edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 70,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres are bald on inner edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 60,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 60,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2016 60,397 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,394 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 58,394 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 22 Nov 2013 57,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,371 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,654 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,026 miles

front brake discs deteriorating and pads getting low

o/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,375 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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EG03 HXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EG03 HXF, 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 EG03 HXF registered?

EG03 HXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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