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AJ03 BWZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 62,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 62,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,893 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,867 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 61,867 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s floor rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,442 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,406 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,680 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,398 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,986 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,978 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 13,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,961 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 9,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 BWZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BWZ, 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 AJ03 BWZ registered?

AJ03 BWZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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