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AK03 JDU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,261 mi
Last recorded90,261 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

body filler in offside rear outer sill

Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.2mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to approx' 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 89,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired incomplete weld to inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.33mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.24mm also wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,547 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,521 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,796 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,853 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,275 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 59,275 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)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,989 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 53,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,756 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 48,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,040 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,536 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 33,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes sticking.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,706 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,317 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 JDU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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