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A26 LRA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,841 mi
Last recorded89,841 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 LRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 83,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,572 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 81,929 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 80,204 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 80,204 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 79,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,853 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,380 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 72,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 44,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,570 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,579 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3.0 mm

Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,480 miles

rear tyres perished in tread...

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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A26 LRA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A26 LRA, 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 A26 LRA registered?

A26 LRA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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