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T764 NLE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,672 mi
Last recorded76,672 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT764 NLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around rocker cover all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 76,111 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis anti roll bar bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis anti roll bar bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,103 miles

Offside outer sill becoming weak

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,667 miles

Offside outer sill rusty and weak

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,029 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,647 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,048 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,497 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 73,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 69,685 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,786 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Tyres on rear are of a different size to the fronts

Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,786 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,707 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 63,707 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,310 miles

nsg tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,428 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 59,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,928 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,688 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,022 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 36,022 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 28,574 miles

Front and rear suspension low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,574 miles

Front and rear suspension low

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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T764 NLE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T764 NLE, 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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T764 NLE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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