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AD03 XVR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,176 mi
Last recorded139,176 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 139,176 miles

both outer sills blistered and corroded

corrosion to whole of under side of car

engine under tray fitted covering prescribed areas

exhaust noisy and corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 139,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking by rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lateral (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills blistered and corroded

corrosion to whole of under side of car

exhaust noisy and corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 130,257 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2014 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,950 miles

front power steering pipes badly corroded

front subframe/suspension arms badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn

rear outer sills/wheel arch's blisterd and corroded

rear subframe/suspension arms badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,116 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 95,794 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,862 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,503 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,692 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,579 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XVR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

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

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