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TE03 ORO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,965 mi
Last recorded90,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE03 ORO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 90,965 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 82,803 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 72,996 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 72,994 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 72,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 72,732 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,556 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,566 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 71,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,718 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,434 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,440 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked,205/45/16

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,501 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,422 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 54,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,656 miles

front discs are getting worne

Fail 18 Mar 2010 29,655 miles

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

front discs are getting worne

Fail 27 Mar 2009 22,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,411 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,420 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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TE03 ORO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 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 TE03 ORO, 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 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TE03 ORO registered?

TE03 ORO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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