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TM51 PEN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM51 PEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 96,029 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,952 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f chassis (2.4.A.3)

brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 89,519 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,930 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,343 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,343 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,598 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear outter sill slightly corroded

offside rear outter sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,189 miles

nearside rear outter sill slightly corroded

offside rear outter sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 55,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,283 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 43,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,932 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,089 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,132 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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TM51 PEN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TM51 PEN, 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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TM51 PEN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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