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F7 ARF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

28,387 mi
Last recorded28,387 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 ARF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 28,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 28,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 27,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 26,647 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 26,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 26,339 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis arms

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 25,617 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 25,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 24,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 24,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 22,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 22,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,674 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 20,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,818 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 19,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre sidewalls and tread perished - suggest replace

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,850 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 May 2011 16,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,454 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 9,063 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 5,501 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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F7 ARF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 F7 ARF, 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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F7 ARF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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