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X28 ASR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,658 mi
Last recorded81,658 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 ASR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 81,658 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 79,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill crunching under pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under side age related corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 78,636 miles

All Suspension And Subframes Are Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle And Sills Have Corrosion And Repair

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Front Chassis Rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,828 miles

General under body corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 75,503 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 74,733 miles

Both front headlamps tarnished

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,166 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside outer sill panels at rear

General under body surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,197 miles

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,588 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 66,588 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,258 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,562 miles

vehicle underside very dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,114 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,762 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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X28 ASR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X28 ASR, 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 X28 ASR registered?

X28 ASR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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