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ET03 HGG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 95,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,954 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,311 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 89,184 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,791 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 85,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,860 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 80,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,815 miles

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 18 May 2017 75,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 72,684 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 72,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 70,042 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,042 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 65,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 60,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,887 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,278 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,611 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,387 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,134 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,255 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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ET03 HGG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ET03 HGG, 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 ET03 HGG registered?

ET03 HGG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is ET03 HGG safe to buy?

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