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AK03 UST

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,042 mi
Last recorded40,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 40,042 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 39,809 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 39,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,281 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded and weakened

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,736 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 38,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,655 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,206 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,344 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,007 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,695 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,920 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 16,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UST is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

AK03 UST is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AK03 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 UST shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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