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X5 ERM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 ERM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 107,411 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 107,403 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 104,732 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 104,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,606 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,144 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,070 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp around hand brake pivot recommend further investigation

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,899 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,988 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,540 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,179 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,704 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,428 miles

outer sils rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,646 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,637 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,023 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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X5 ERM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X5 ERM, 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 X5 ERM registered?

X5 ERM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is X5 ERM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 ERM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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