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V13 HUG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

71,308 mi
Last recorded71,308 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 HUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,308 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 71,304 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,482 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 64,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,906 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,206 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower corrosion several areas

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 63,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Lower corrosion several areas

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,957 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on underside of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 61,940 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on underside of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,121 miles

both rear outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,432 miles

EML ON

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

nearside front wheel has slight bind

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,897 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,615 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,595 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 29,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,250 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,776 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advised long travel to parking brakes.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 10,742 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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V13 HUG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 V13 HUG, 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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V13 HUG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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