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Moto Roma Mrx 125 (2003)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 39.1% first-time pass rate

2003 Moto Roma Mrx 125

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2003 Moto Roma Mrx 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2003 Moto Roma MRX 125 is a genuine reliability concern, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 39.1%—less than half the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects have appeared in 6.6% of vehicles tested, which is low enough not to be a primary safety red flag, but the overall picture is worrying.

These are lightly-used machines with a median of just 7,009 miles, yet they're still averaging 0.64 failures and 1.5 advisories per test, suggesting design or build quality issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and fuel system components that are likely pulling down the pass rate—this isn't a bike you can rely on to pass MOT without work.

Below average reliability 40.9% below UK average
39.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,009
typical mileage
3,586–10,698 middle half
6.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.64
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Moto Roma Mrx 125

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Moto Roma Mrx 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

3,586
low mileage
7,009
typical
10,698
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Moto Roma Mrx 125 vehicles fall between 3,586 and 10,698 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.64
Avg failures per vehicle
1.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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