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E22 SAA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,433 mi
Last recorded131,433 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 SAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 131,433 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 126,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 120,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 113,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 113,121 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 109,355 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold flange blowing (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s front chassis outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 65,884 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,884 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,257 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,658 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,031 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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E22 SAA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E22 SAA, 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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E22 SAA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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