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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration HT03XMG
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expired 25 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,957 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,254 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,057 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,714 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers poor
- suspension rubber boots perishing
- exhaust system heavily corroded
- Nearside Front wheel slight bind
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,399 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017 25 Jun 202619 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,803 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016 25 Jun 202612 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,943 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 25 Jun 202621 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,940 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,907 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,388 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2012 25 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,328 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,255 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 25 Jun 202617 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,499 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2009 25 Jun 20269 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,123 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2008 25 Jun 202630 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,721 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT03XMG was registered on 2003-07-05
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