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T840 HTR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,454 mi
Last recorded93,454 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT840 HTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,137 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

headlight lenses slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,531 miles

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2020 65,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,419 miles

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,582 miles

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

headlight lenses starting to discolour

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,402 miles

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

headlight lenses starting to discolour

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

headlight lenses deteriorating

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,085 miles

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,846 miles

all four tyres cracking up

Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,589 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,726 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,381 miles

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

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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T840 HTR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 T840 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T840 HTR registered?

T840 HTR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is T840 HTR safe to buy?

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