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T300 JTH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 JTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing Damaged, not likely to cause injury

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,908 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 62,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,898 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 60,570 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 60,253 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 59,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,049 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill filler used (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,986 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,470 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,606 miles

Front tyres cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,994 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2011 53,106 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 41,786 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 41,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 35,793 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 35,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/side rear worn close to the wear bars.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,535 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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T300 JTH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T300 JTH, 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 T300 JTH registered?

T300 JTH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is T300 JTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T300 JTH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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