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AD03 UAT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,520 miles

General corrosion as previous (inc. some holes outside of prescribed areas)

Tyres perrishing

Fail 10 Sep 2020 67,510 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and floor. Note: Other corrosion holes outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion as previous

Tyres perrishing

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,862 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, top-hose/area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion including some components. Some corrosion advanced/severe e.g. holes in offside front and nearside front inner sills. Some previous repairs covered in body filler; unable to fully assess

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 May 2018 64,078 miles

Various areas of corrosion including some components. Note: Body filler/repairs mask full extent.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,078 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Various areas of corrosion including some components. Note: Body filler/repairs mask full extent.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,649 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all / front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both perished (2.7.4)

Lower Body has slight corrosion both sills front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Lower Oil leak engine sump ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Outer corrosion forming on all wheel arches

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on all suspension components (2.4.G.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Aug 2013 48,675 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,973 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 36,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,227 miles

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

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 3 Jul 2008 26,788 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,175 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 UAT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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