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TU03 JOS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests36 (32 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,508 mi
Last recorded16,508 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU03 JOS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

32 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 16,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,150 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 15,892 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,912 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 86,910 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,546 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,684 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,585 miles

offside sill corroded at bottom of wheel arch

Pass 21 Mar 2019 14,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 67,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 13,833 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,406 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 12,972 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 12,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,246 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,253 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 10,424 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,265 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 61,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,480 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 8,609 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,586 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,762 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,874 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,517 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,428 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 3,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 42,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 2,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,484 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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TU03 JOS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TU03 JOS, 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 TU03 JOS registered?

TU03 JOS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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