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AD03 KCU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,240 mi
Last recorded122,240 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 105,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,412 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 98,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,964 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,616 miles

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,616 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,751 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,861 miles

Front 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 11 Jun 2007 31,239 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,786 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 KCU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

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

Is AD03 KCU safe to buy?

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