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AD03 XVL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,952 mi
Last recorded63,952 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,952 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,342 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,699 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,375 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 60,874 miles

heavy corrosion to siils

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,638 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,779 miles

both rear sills very heavy surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,913 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,141 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,560 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 30,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,549 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,313 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 XVL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

AD03 XVL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AD03 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 XVL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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