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AD03 KBK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,332 mi
Last recorded91,332 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 91,332 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,868 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 88,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,748 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,413 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Vehicle Heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,558 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Engine moutning (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,111 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 75,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,749 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,209 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,209 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear disc s worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,606 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,606 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,901 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 51,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 50,018 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 46,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,268 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 KBK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KBK, 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 AD03 KBK registered?

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

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