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T12 RPH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,296 mi
Last recorded68,296 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 RPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 68,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 63,061 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 63,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 58,032 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,919 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,711 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 47,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,483 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 42,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 35,423 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON O/S/R & N/S/R FRONT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 18 May 2018 33,751 miles

o/s & n/s rear wings corroded at bottom front edges

Pass 19 May 2017 32,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 30,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 28,201 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 24,324 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)

Pass 13 May 2013 24,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 13,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 13,935 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,424 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 11,414 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,865 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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T12 RPH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T12 RPH, 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 T12 RPH registered?

T12 RPH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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