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AD03 UAE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,431 mi
Last recorded103,431 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 103,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,007 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 97,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cill repair patch not continuously seal welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill and chassis corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 97,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle and various underside components corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 90,192 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil low

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,810 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 85,810 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,818 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 67,818 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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 4 Jun 2009 48,594 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,978 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 UAE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

AD03 UAE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is AD03 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 UAE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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