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TD03 TLD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,436 mi
Last recorded94,436 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD03 TLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 94,436 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded at lower fixings

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

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

Offside Rear Inner and outer wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner and outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded at lower fixings

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

Offside Rear Inner and outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 91,037 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner and outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded at lower fixings

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

Offside Rear Inner and outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,078 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 89,075 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,845 miles

surface corrosion to both front outer chassis legs

Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,845 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to both front outer chassis legs

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,854 miles

all tyres worn on inside and outside

Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,854 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres worn on inside and outside

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,657 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 82,564 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,478 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 14 Feb 2015 79,478 miles

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

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,934 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 58,933 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 55,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2010 50,333 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 46,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 41,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 37,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TD03 TLD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TD03 TLD, 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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TD03 TLD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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