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T77 LRE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,770 mi
Last recorded140,770 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT77 LRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 140,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 134,153 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 133,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside front chassis corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 129,851 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 129,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,144 miles

EML is on

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 116,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at roll bar welded mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion t roll bar welded mpountings (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 116,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill near seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at roll bar welded mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion t roll bar welded mpountings (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,208 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Sun Visor insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,204 miles

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

Offside Front Sun Visor insecure

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 101,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,843 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,490 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 80,481 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,997 miles

front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres low

wear front disc

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,862 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 37,862 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,852 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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T77 LRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 T77 LRE, 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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T77 LRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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