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AH02 TON

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,802 mi
Last recorded28,802 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 TON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 28,802 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 28,619 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 28,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 27,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 27,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 27,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,989 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 26,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,229 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 26,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 26,223 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,551 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,811 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2013 22,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,985 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,678 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges and split on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 13,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,796 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,293 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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AH02 TON is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AH02 TON, 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 AH02 TON registered?

AH02 TON is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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