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A5 MXH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,256 mi
Last recorded88,256 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 88,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 88,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Outer wing corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 86,067 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,761 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,092 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,710 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 83,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 83,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 81,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,968 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs rusty

Pass 2 May 2007 77,982 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 77,982 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 75,767 miles

n/s handbrake low effort

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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A5 MXH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A5 MXH, 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 A5 MXH registered?

A5 MXH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is A5 MXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 MXH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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