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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration SL03WTV
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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- Expires 30 Apr 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 97,966 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2027 10 Jun 202613 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Fouling road wheel on steering lock. Reinforcement is exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed See emission control item missing (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard Possibly charcoal canister too (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Fouling road wheel on lock. Reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation It does have a newish brake calliper fitted (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,592 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2025 10 Jun 202617 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,056 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper lower arm bushes perished
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper lower arm bushes perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower lower arm bushes perished
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,819 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under body coated in sealant
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,017 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 'Both' (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 'Under body coated with sealant'
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,047 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,469 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion noted one steering and suspension components
25 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,469 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion noted one steering and suspension components
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,471 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc discoloured
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front slight brake bind
- Nearside Front brake disc corroded
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
17 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc corroded
- Nearside Front slight brake bind
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear brake disc discoloured
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,743 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight brake bind
- Offside Rear slight brake bind
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,743 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight brake bind
- Offside Rear slight brake bind
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,663 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,403 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
31 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
26 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,965 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 701,295 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2013 10 Jun 202631 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,161 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2012 10 Jun 202626 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,567 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2011 10 Jun 202612 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,716 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2010 10 Jun 202628 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,713 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2008 10 Jun 202628 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,713 MI
10 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,453 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2007 10 Jun 202617 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,390 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2007 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL03WTV was registered on 2003-03-28
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