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AF03 SKV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,371 mi
Last recorded107,371 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged very slight chafing marks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,088 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 104,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 103,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,440 miles

n/s rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not to the cords

o/s outer sill rusty

oil leak

under the bonnet chassis rusty

vehicle underside rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2013 100,432 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not to the cords

o/s outer sill rusty

oil leak

under the bonnet chassis rusty

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,989 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,914 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 81,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,362 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill section

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,589 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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AF03 SKV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF03 SKV, 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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AF03 SKV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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