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AD03 ZVN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,298 mi
Last recorded48,298 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 48,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 48,283 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 48,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 47,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 46,797 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,156 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perrished in the treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 46,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perrished in the treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,883 miles

front tyre edge wear

some brake bind to OSF + OSR

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,859 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,389 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2015 38,736 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 38,736 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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 ZVN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

AD03 ZVN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 ZVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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