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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration AX03TXW
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 22 May 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,701 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components covered in underseal making inspection difficult
- park brake lever little reserve travel
4 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,610 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Various Underbody Surface Corrosion
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Various Underbody Surface Corrosion
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,166 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- various underbody surface corrosion
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 60,166 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- various underbody surface corrosion
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,447 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
21 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 59,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,077 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,485 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,000 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- various under body surface corrosion but not holed
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 55,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- various under body surface corrosion but not holed
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,470 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both outer sill panels corroded but not load bearing
- various under body surface corrosion but not holed
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- both outer sill panels corroded but not load bearing
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- various under body surface corrosion but not holed
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,590 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody and chassis has surface corrosion
- both outer sill panels will need attention shortly
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,814 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- various underbody parts starting to corrode and may need attention shortly
- front and rear suspension arms corroded
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- front and rear suspension arms corroded
- various underbody parts starting to corrode and may need attention shortly
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,790 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016 15 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,363 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,556 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,710 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 15 Jun 202616 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,095 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011 15 Jun 20268 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,819 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
30 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,508 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
10 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,008 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
23 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,052 MI
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AX03TXW was registered on 2003-07-22
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