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F6 ORB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 ORB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,990 miles

Corrosion Building Up on Front & Rear Subframes

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower Arms, Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Worn, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower Arms, Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 95,988 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO & HC Readings Excessively High (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bottom of Wing / Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion Building Up on Front & Rear Subframes

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses Cloudy, Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower Arms, Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Worn, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower Arms, Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,931 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,125 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 89,125 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,982 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear seal starting to corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished and splitting on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,309 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 83,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,823 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 80,823 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,236 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 80,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,770 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,289 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 56,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 40,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,384 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 19,454 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 19,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,202 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,933 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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F6 ORB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F6 ORB, 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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F6 ORB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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