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T321 OGY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,846 mi
Last recorded111,846 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT321 OGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 111,846 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 110,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 109,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake has slight travel

Fail 26 May 2023 109,704 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,949 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 106,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,193 miles

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

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

osr inner sill surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,516 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,220 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced small area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,928 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mount rear slighty rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,106 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,021 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,244 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 69,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,711 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 59,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,994 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,679 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,866 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 44,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,732 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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T321 OGY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T321 OGY, 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 T321 OGY registered?

T321 OGY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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