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T33 MWP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,683 mi
Last recorded86,683 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 MWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,800 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,507 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,079 miles

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Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,025 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,419 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 65,432 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill & floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

o/s n/s rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,948 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

o/s n/s rear wheel archs poor condition

slight corrosion o/s n/s front chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,038 miles

all suspension arms rusty

o/s n/s rear wheel archs in poor condiction

o/s sill corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,719 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,808 miles

underside generally rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,604 miles

o/s/r disc scored

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,270 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 37,270 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,403 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,403 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,672 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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T33 MWP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T33 MWP, 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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T33 MWP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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