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AJ03 BKD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,844 mi
Last recorded52,844 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,526 miles

prepared for motor sport use

Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,109 miles

prepared for motorsport use

Pass 21 Dec 2020 50,286 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,325 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,084 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 47,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,576 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,696 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,696 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 42,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,238 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,912 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,021 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 33,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,466 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 29,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,177 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,151 miles

front wipers smeering

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,507 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 5,556 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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AJ03 BKD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 AJ03 BKD, 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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AJ03 BKD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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