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AD03 KBJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,840 mi
Last recorded102,840 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 102,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,513 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 80,513 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***worn low outer edge***195/50/15 82v*** (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre valve perished Recommend attention

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,398 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking/perished sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,048 miles

both front brake discs insides slightly pitted and corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear outer sill panel slight corrosion

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,283 miles

front discs slightly pitted on inner face

Fail 27 Aug 2010 35,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 14,040 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,920 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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AD03 KBJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AD03 KBJ, 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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AD03 KBJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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