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FE03 TTZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,666 mi
Last recorded75,666 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 TTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 75,666 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 73,676 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/R and O/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE --- DOOR SILL CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 71,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 69,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,541 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,624 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 63,623 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,769 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,893 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,597 miles

offside headlamp bracket broken

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,764 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,581 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,266 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 23,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,624 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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FE03 TTZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE03 TTZ, 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 FE03 TTZ registered?

FE03 TTZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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