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AM03 CYV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,176 mi
Last recorded113,176 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 CYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 113,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 103,619 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 103,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at caliper junction (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 99,887 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,226 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 97,224 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 96,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 95,142 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 95,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,181 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,337 miles

craacking to o/s and n/s front tyre's, tred area, could not see ply or cords at time of test

heavy damage to n/s rear tyre side wall

wipers poor

wipers poor

Fail 21 Aug 2015 70,328 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

craacking to o/s and n/s front tyre's, tred area, could not see ply or cords at time of test

heavy damage to n/s rear tyre side wall

wipers poor

wipers poor

Fail 18 Aug 2014 68,058 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,058 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,369 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,244 miles

both rear tyres 2mm around outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,340 miles

front and rear discs corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,034 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 19,925 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,562 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,130 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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AM03 CYV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM03 CYV, 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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AM03 CYV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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