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AD03 XVH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,448 mi
Last recorded44,448 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 44,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,024 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,322 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,111 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 39,913 miles

Front minor corrosion inner faces of both front brake discs .

Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,109 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,549 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,549 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smeary (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,528 miles

engine cover fitted

near side rear sill panel is slightly corroded

off side rear sill panel corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,949 miles

corrosian forming o/s lower sill area.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 27,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosian forming o/s lower sill area.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,449 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 XVH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 XVH registered?

AD03 XVH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AD03 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 XVH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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