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X400 ARN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,755 mi
Last recorded57,755 miles
Recorded on25 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX400 ARN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Dec 2024 57,755 miles

whole vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2023 47,687 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 38,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,954 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 35,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,135 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 33,135 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 31,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,362 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,660 miles

advise rear brake pads low on wear

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,887 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,173 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 25,253 miles

Surface corrosion on front brake discs on inner surface

Pass 31 May 2010 22,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 22,754 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 20,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2007 13,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 8,044 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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X400 ARN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X400 ARN, 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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X400 ARN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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