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AC03 AYX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,939 mi
Last recorded54,939 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 54,939 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 54,239 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 54,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,698 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion quarter panel overlap on sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion quarter panel overlap on sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,185 miles

Both front and rear suspension arms corroded.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,088 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 47,062 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,862 miles

both rear outer sills starting to rust

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,767 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,223 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,692 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,692 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,571 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 33,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,561 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,530 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,150 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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AC03 AYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AC03 AYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC03 AYX?

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What year was AC03 AYX registered?

AC03 AYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AC03 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 AYX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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