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ET03 HTZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,976 mi
Last recorded63,976 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 63,976 miles

Minor stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2025 63,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 62,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 61,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,696 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 58,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,139 miles

Both sides rear brakes starting to bind on

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,565 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,271 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,762 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper blade split

slight damage to n/s mirror unit

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,235 miles

small stone chip in zone A of windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2008 25,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,935 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,633 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,215 miles

stone chip in screen

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 HTZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

ET03 HTZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is ET03 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 HTZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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