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A11 SJV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,135 mi
Last recorded74,135 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 74,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 73,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 72,820 miles

4 x tyre age 2011-15

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,341 miles

2 x front brake discs some corrosion inside face

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,484 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,263 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to 3way (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 66,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to 3way (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,196 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,918 miles

rear exhauste mont deterated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,476 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 48,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,591 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 45,591 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,577 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 SJV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 SJV registered?

A11 SJV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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The MOT history for A11 SJV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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