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AK03 JBE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,411 mi
Last recorded45,411 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 45,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 40,707 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 40,706 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 35,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 28,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 18,719 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 18,719 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,916 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 16,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 16,268 miles

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,972 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,866 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 11,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 10,055 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 5,922 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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AK03 JBE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AK03 JBE, 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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AK03 JBE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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