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T100 RGM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,129 mi
Last recorded66,129 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT100 RGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 65,861 miles

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

Front wipers do not return fully to bottom of the glass when not in use

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 65,861 miles

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

Front wipers do not return fully to bottom of the glass when not in use

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 65,441 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 64,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody covered in underseal on sills and all over suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 62,832 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 61,357 miles

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Fail 3 May 2018 61,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,830 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,616 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre part perished

Fail 4 Apr 2014 49,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre part perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,966 miles

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

offside & nearside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,770 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,275 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,215 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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T100 RGM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T100 RGM, 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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T100 RGM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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