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AK03 USP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,792 mi
Last recorded117,792 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 117,792 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 117,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 115,604 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 115,529 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,486 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

both offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 112,788 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,099 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,889 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 109,455 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,653 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 94,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are perrishing on shoulders.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,511 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,692 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 31,963 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,012 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 USP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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