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ET03 JTY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,354 mi
Last recorded101,354 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 JTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 101,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

crack in nearside of windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 94,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 91,708 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 91,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,444 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 85,444 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 82,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 77,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,282 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,394 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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ET03 JTY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ET03 JTY, 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 ET03 JTY registered?

ET03 JTY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is ET03 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 JTY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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