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B9 MEX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,860 mi
Last recorded86,860 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,860 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,841 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 78,864 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 68,599 miles

Nearside inner floor/sills corroded

Offside inner floor/sills corroded

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

Outer sills covered

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis n/s & o/s sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 25 May 2018 62,878 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasses by anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasses by anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill full of filler (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both outer sills corroded and getting weak

corrosion to inner sills/floors

corrosion to rear inner arch's (back of sills)

front suspension/sub-frame corroded

rear suspension/sub-frame corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 54,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills corroded,slightly blistering ok under finger/thumb pressure

Fail 14 Apr 2017 54,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills corroded,slightly blistering ok under finger/thumb pressure

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sill panels are corroded

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are deteriorating

both sill panels are corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,061 miles

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 35,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2014 35,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,573 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 26,573 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,831 miles

195/45/16 all four tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,310 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,773 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 19,773 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,573 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,373 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,613 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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B9 MEX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 B9 MEX, 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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B9 MEX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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