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AD03 KCZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

104,846 mi
Last recorded104,846 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 May 2019 104,846 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underside and body has corrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 97,936 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both sills and floor to sills corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 97,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking in mounting clip (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both sills and floor to sills corroded

handbrake travel

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,855 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS AND BOTH FRONT TO REAR UNDER FLOOR SECTIONS (2.4.A.3)

WIPERS POOR

Pass 9 May 2017 87,144 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2017 87,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,791 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 85,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,476 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 82,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,120 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.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 27 Jun 2013 77,515 miles

Nearside rear tyre has inner sidewall damage but no cords visable

Fail 26 Jun 2013 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre has inner sidewall damage but no cords visable

Pass 30 Jun 2012 74,261 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,546 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 55,398 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,792 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,508 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 39,508 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,714 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 31,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KCZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KCZ, 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 KCZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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