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TR03 MXS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,920 mi
Last recorded91,920 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR03 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,156 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 90,389 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 87,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at securing point (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,469 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 83,440 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,573 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,393 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,836 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Sep 2016 75,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,708 miles

offside rear outer door sill some corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,361 miles

nearside front side light dim

nearside front tyre worn low outer tread

Fail 11 Oct 2014 64,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front side light dim

nearside front tyre worn low outer tread

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,496 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 53,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,166 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,862 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,757 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 19,890 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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TR03 MXS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TR03 MXS, 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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What year was TR03 MXS registered?

TR03 MXS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is TR03 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR03 MXS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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