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T18 ADR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,902 mi
Last recorded54,902 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 ADR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 54,902 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,675 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 REPLACE ALL 4 TYRES ASAP. 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,623 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated X4 (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns... (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly....perished.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,617 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 52,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,992 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,919 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,507 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 20,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,138 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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T18 ADR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T18 ADR, 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 T18 ADR registered?

T18 ADR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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