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AJ03 BWW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,817 mi
Last recorded93,817 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 93,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 93,625 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 93,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 92,201 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 91,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,149 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,109 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,971 miles

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

slight oil leak from around engine

Fail 7 Apr 2016 88,971 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight oil leak from around engine

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,872 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,166 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,166 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,620 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 70,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,726 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,223 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 BWW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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