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T16 LAX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,681 mi
Last recorded41,681 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 LAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 41,681 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 41,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 41,652 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front most suspension arms/hubs corroded

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

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

Rear most suspension arms/hubs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 40,553 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 38,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 35,920 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 35,906 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 32,989 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,556 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,535 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 27,531 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2014 25,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,905 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,650 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 15,941 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyres perishing

Both front wipers split

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,397 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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T16 LAX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T16 LAX, 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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T16 LAX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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