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ET03 HTY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,092 mi
Last recorded136,092 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 136,092 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggers/jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 132,085 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 132,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 127,304 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 127,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 123,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 115,209 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 115,208 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 111,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sight corrosion to various parts and places off the underside

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 90,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,338 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 74,338 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,941 miles

P.A.S pipes going into steering rack rusty.

front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate.

handbrake lever near the limit of its travel.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,788 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 HTY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET03 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

ET03 HTY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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