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EG03 HXJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 106,114 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 106,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,450 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,791 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,705 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,705 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,188 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 86,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 83,243 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 18,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,625 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,803 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 60,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,718 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,006 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,178 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 HXJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EG03 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

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

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