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E13 ROG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

46,673 mi
Last recorded46,673 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 ROG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 46,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 45,701 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 45,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 42,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,767 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 41,767 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,762 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,995 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,676 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,132 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,738 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,883 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

misting of oil around subframe

Fail 4 Feb 2011 31,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

misting of oil around subframe

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 30,969 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,009 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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E13 ROG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E13 ROG, 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 E13 ROG registered?

E13 ROG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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