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B9 MXV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,155 mi
Last recorded54,155 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2026 54,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4, 205/45r16 87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 52,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, 205/45r16 87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2024 50,215 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4, 205/45r16 83w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4, 205/45r16 83w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 48,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,765 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,630 miles

slight marking to rear discs

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 40,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,126 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 39,126 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 34,463 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 21,995 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,333 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,254 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,294 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 MXV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B9 MXV, 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 MXV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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