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AK03 JBX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,008 mi
Last recorded71,008 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,008 miles

Sight corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 10 Jun 2025 68,016 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 68,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 64,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,630 miles

front wipers lightly smearing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,975 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,334 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,280 miles

both rear sills corroding (not holed)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres close too legal limit(1.6mm)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,076 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,479 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,330 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 13,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in tyre

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 JBX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 JBX registered?

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

Is AK03 JBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 JBX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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