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D23 RRJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

30,568 mi
Last recorded30,568 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 RRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 30,568 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,762 miles

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underbody/subframes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 29,759 miles

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

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underbody/subframes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2024 28,758 miles

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

headlight lenses slightly discoloured

underbody/subframes/suspension components covered in corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2024 28,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlight lenses slightly discoloured

underbody/subframes/suspension components covered in corrosion

Fail 29 May 2024 28,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis rail in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor corroded away not attached at seam (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 28,195 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 28,172 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 27,973 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 27,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,651 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside inner wheel arch area also near anti roll bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at upper limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills floor corroded rear inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 27,631 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside inner wheel arch area also near anti roll bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at upper limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills floor corroded rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,077 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills / chassis floor under arches localised areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box tail shaft housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 25,060 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills / chassis floor under arches localised areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box tail shaft housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,394 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,882 miles

all suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 23,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,797 miles

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

all brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,797 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,049 miles

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,816 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 18,433 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all four road tyres perished and split but no cords showing

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,433 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four road tyres perished and split but no cords showing

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,509 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,226 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 13,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 9,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,190 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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D23 RRJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 D23 RRJ, 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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D23 RRJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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