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T816 HTR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,082 mi
Last recorded123,082 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT816 HTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 123,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 123,082 miles

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,683 miles

Both outer sills have been weld repaired

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 122,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both outer sills have been weld repaired

Exhaust manifold stud broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,761 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Inner Sill excessively corroded

Rear wheel arches have excessive corrosion

Vehicle underside corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 118,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Inner Sill excessively corroded

Rear wheel arches have excessive corrosion

Vehicle underside corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,232 miles

Long handbrake lever travel

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

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

nearside parking brake efficiency low

vehicle battery very poor

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside parking brake eff.readings low

Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,940 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,950 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 109,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 106,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 102,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 102,925 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009

offside handbrake effort lower than nearside

Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 86,142 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,662 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 76,580 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 76,580 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front brake hose ferrules corroding

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 28 Sep 2005 73,510 miles

park brake lever has long travel

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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T816 HTR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T816 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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T816 HTR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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