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AD03 KBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,781 mi
Last recorded43,781 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 43,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 43,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 43,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 43,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 42,836 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 42,599 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 42,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,624 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at offside rear brake hose junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2019 41,624 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at offside rear brake hose junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,099 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 38,312 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,222 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 37,332 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 35,808 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 34,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 32,549 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 30,690 miles

both rear outer sills at rear corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 29,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 22,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 16,488 miles

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

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 KBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AD03 KBV, 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

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What year was AD03 KBV registered?

AD03 KBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AD03 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 KBV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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