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AK03 JCU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,807 mi
Last recorded76,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,807 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 76,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust blow from joint

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,798 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti rollbar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti rollbar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,328 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 62,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,518 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,556 miles

all tyres poor

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,434 miles

all tyres poor

both n/s and o/s outer sills poor

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,256 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,809 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 31,809 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JCU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JCU, 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 AK03 JCU registered?

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

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