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A5 NED

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,095 mi
Last recorded106,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 106,095 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 106,083 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting HOLE IN SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting HOLE IN SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 104,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 102,274 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Standard fitment seat belt missing drivers seat

after market seat fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,361 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 101,359 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,125 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f wing corroded at bottom

rear outer sills welded and undersealed

Fail 5 Oct 2020 98,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f wing corroded at bottom

rear outer sills welded and undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,091 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 95,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension arms corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,909 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 85,909 miles

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

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

All suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,371 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,295 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,216 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 71,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,216 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,775 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,519 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 43,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,149 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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A5 NED is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NED, 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 A5 NED registered?

A5 NED is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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