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AK03 MAZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 109,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at anti-roll bar [D bush] mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens hazy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. o/s is wrong aspect ratio [ 45 instead of 40] (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,185 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 109,185 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,334 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 61,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,274 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension arms and components corroded

n/s rear tyre slightly perished/ split on inner sidewall

o/s and n/s rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,500 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 53,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,615 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 43,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,363 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,878 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,967 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 MAZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK03 MAZ, 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 MAZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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