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AD03 KZZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,604 mi
Last recorded44,604 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 44,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front suspension corroded all over

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear suspension corroded all over

Pass 14 Jun 2025 44,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,574 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 44,482 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 44,473 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 44,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 41,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,332 miles

general corrosion to underside/suspension components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 40,332 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to underside/suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,334 miles

both front chassis members showing signs of corrosion

ends of sills/ closing panels showing signs of corrosion. Both sides

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,017 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,501 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 28,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,132 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 KZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

AD03 KZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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