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T20 RJK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,981 mi
Last recorded101,981 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 RJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 94,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear from offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 78,713 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear from offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,305 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 66,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 59,341 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,747 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,402 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,508 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,396 miles

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

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

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

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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T20 RJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T20 RJK, 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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T20 RJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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