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AD03 KCE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,895 mi
Last recorded44,895 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside floor to sill corroding

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

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

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

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

Offside floor to sill corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2024 39,343 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,165 miles

front and rear suspension compoments corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 35,154 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,619 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension units

Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,520 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension parts,corrosion on osf chassis leg

Fail 3 Jul 2019 31,520 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on front and rear suspension parts,corrosion on osf chassis leg

Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,850 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,966 miles

exhaust slightly coroded

suspention components slightly coroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,609 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill slight surface corrosion noted

o/s/r outer sill slight surface corrosion noted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,616 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,659 miles

All tyres cracking / perishing due to age

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,310 miles

All 4 tyres have light perishing due to age

Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 8,980 miles

slight fading rear number plate

Pass 9 Jul 2007 6,715 miles

slight fading rear number plate

Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,059 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 KCE 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 90.9%.

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

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