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F1 LMJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,191 mi
Last recorded161,191 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 161,191 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 161,191 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 161,178 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 160,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covers in greese (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 160,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 160,591 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 160,589 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,328 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear parking brake not locking off

Pass 27 May 2014 159,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 May 2014 159,818 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,849 miles

Front plastic engine tray trim is insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2011 128,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front plastic engine tray trim is insecure

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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F1 LMJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F1 LMJ, 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 F1 LMJ registered?

F1 LMJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is F1 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 LMJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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