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ET03 HUH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,135 mi
Last recorded142,135 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 142,135 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 142,135 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 132,973 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 132,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 132,818 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 132,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 125,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked & perished in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear of body sills damaged & corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,098 miles

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

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

both rear corners of body sills damaged & corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 112,765 miles

Rear brake pipe corroded, close to limits.( Across rear axle beam)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,584 miles

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

The Exhaust Is Very Rusty.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,265 miles

areas of floor/chassis showing corrossion

exhaust pipework very rusty

extensive corrorrion on both sides outer ill areas , recommend repair ASAP

subframes,suspension,brake & steering components all showing extensive corrossion

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,690 miles

areas of chassis/floor showing corrossion

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges 195/50/15v

both sides outer sills showing heavy corrossion

exhaust pipework rusty

rear brake discs very poor condition

rear tyres getting low on tread

steering suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,647 miles

areas of chassis/floor showing corrossion

both sides rear outer sills showing heavy corrossion

exhaust pipework rusty

front & rear suspension components rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,622 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,750 miles

Lower sill section of both rear panels rusted.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,828 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 57,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 45,172 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 39,314 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 33,231 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 HUH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HUH, 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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ET03 HUH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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