CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD03 ZTX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,119 mi
Last recorded101,119 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 101,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 6 Oct 2017 96,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 86,393 miles

Braking system leaking nearside rear caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,728 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 80,648 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,620 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,318 miles

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

Front tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,318 miles

Front tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,563 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,528 miles

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

front tyres perishing on inner sidewalls around large sections would reccomend changing them

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,450 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,001 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 42,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 309,763 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD03 ZTX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZTX, 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

How do I check the history of AD03 ZTX?

You can check the full history of AD03 ZTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD03 ZTX registered?

AD03 ZTX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 ZTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZTX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD03 ZTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD03 ZTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.