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HL03 KGE

2003 Mazda E Series

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,544 mi
Last recorded153,544 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda E Series115,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 KGE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 153,544 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 153,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 148,796 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 148,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 145,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 141,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 137,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 131,457 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 131,457 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 127,447 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 127,447 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 124,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 124,721 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 116,535 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,241 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 109,235 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres cracking

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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HL03 KGE is a 2003 Mazda E Series in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 115,428 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 E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HL03 KGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HL03 KGE registered?

HL03 KGE is a 2003 Mazda E Series, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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