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A11 RRY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,900 mi
Last recorded46,900 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,900 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged (inner)

Fail 7 Aug 2025 46,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/40/17 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged (inner)

Pass 19 Jul 2024 46,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel rim has minor damage

Fail 19 Jul 2024 46,641 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel rim has minor damage

Pass 20 Apr 2023 46,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 46,499 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,696 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 45,571 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 45,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 41,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,225 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 34,711 miles

N/S rear wheel rim bent

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres low on inner edge

Slight corrossion back of N/S cill (Double skin)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,406 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s raer tyre small split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,627 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,401 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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A11 RRY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A11 RRY, 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 A11 RRY registered?

A11 RRY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is A11 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 RRY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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