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AD03 KBY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,122 mi
Last recorded126,122 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 126,122 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside all corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,436 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 123,436 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 120,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 120,992 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 119,110 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 119,110 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 119,080 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s + n/s wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 103,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate but still clearing screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S rear number plate light bulb poor but still working

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded at joint

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 72,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear sill panels slightly corroded, nearside and offside

Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,019 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,005 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,897 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 KBY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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