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A17 XLE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,160 mi
Last recorded76,160 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,160 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion but not weakened

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2023 72,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 71,681 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 71,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,276 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 71,276 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 64,766 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2018 56,705 miles

nsr tyre side walls damaged due to under inflated tyres

osf and nsf tyre side walls damaged due to tyres under inflated

Fail 4 May 2018 56,705 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre side walls damaged due to under inflated tyres

osf and nsf tyre side walls damaged due to tyres under inflated

osr wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,776 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 53,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,301 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 52,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 51,492 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 51,440 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 50,099 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)

offside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall no cords showing

Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,099 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

front discs corroded on inner face

offside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall no cords showing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,588 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,786 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,438 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,627 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,095 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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A17 XLE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 XLE, 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 A17 XLE registered?

A17 XLE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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