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T815 HTR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

112,609 mi
Last recorded112,609 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT815 HTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 112,609 miles

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

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2025 112,609 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,373 miles

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

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2024 112,354 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 111,902 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2023 111,897 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2022 110,176 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 110,153 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,503 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak engine/gearbox area

Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak engine/gearbox area

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 May 2019 104,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak engine/gearbox area

Pass 15 May 2018 100,414 miles

Wipers smearing screen

Dip beam patterns weak

Oil leak engine/gearbox area

Fail 14 May 2018 100,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Dip beam patterns weak

Oil leak engine/gearbox area

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 8 May 2017 96,319 miles

Front headlamp patterns weak

Slight oil leak engine/gearbox area

Fail 8 May 2017 96,319 miles

Front headlamp patterns weak

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Slight oil leak engine/gearbox area

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,315 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp lens deteriated and starting to effect image

rear service brakes increase and decrease getting near limit

Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lens deteriated and starting to effect image

rear service brakes increase and decrease getting near limit

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,536 miles

handbrake travel

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and starting to get low

Pass 9 May 2014 81,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 78,123 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 73,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 68,198 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 68,134 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 63,768 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 63,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2009 55,694 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 55,694 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,042 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 46,042 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 45,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 43,332 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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T815 HTR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 T815 HTR, 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 T815 HTR registered?

T815 HTR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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