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AJ03 BKL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,378 mi
Last recorded125,378 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 125,378 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,040 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 114,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discolour (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 114,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discolour (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 94,083 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 94,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 80,355 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,103 miles

Rear tyres wearing on outer shoulders.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,048 miles

Driver sun visor missing.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 75,048 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Driver sun visor missing.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 73,537 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,537 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,350 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,411 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,728 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,470 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 BKL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ03 BKL, 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 BKL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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