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AK03 UTF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,860 mi
Last recorded77,860 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Above flexi hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corners of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 75,851 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 75,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,704 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr lamp cluster cracked, but not showing white light to rear

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,642 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shoiw registration plates stored in boot

Fail 9 Jul 2015 66,869 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,805 miles

Corrosion starting to brake pipes where protective coating has shrunk back, not excessive

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,524 miles

rear tyres wearing low and perished

surface corrosion to rear outer sill sections

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,267 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,157 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,446 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,846 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 UTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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