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AK03 USX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,009 mi
Last recorded112,009 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 112,009 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf/Osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 109,573 miles

Front chassis rails corroded n/s & o/s.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 109,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chassis rails corroded n/s & o/s.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,206 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 108,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 105,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,505 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,505 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,824 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s outer sill starting to corrode at rear

Fail 20 Apr 2013 85,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 85,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,587 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 USX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USX, 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 USX registered?

AK03 USX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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