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ET03 HUA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 86,148 miles

Rear sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 86,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,901 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,721 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,498 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,119 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,920 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,366 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 HUA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

ET03 HUA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is ET03 HUA safe to buy?

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