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A18 NKT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,400 mi
Last recorded54,400 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NKT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 54,400 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened top bolt (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 54,400 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened top bolt (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 204,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chassis rail at o/s/f corroded

n/s sill corroded at rear

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2010 191,000 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 191,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 176,060 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 176,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 160,430 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 160,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 149,366 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 149,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 133,735 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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A18 NKT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 NKT, 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 A18 NKT registered?

A18 NKT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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