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AM03 CYX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,564 mi
Last recorded15,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 CYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 15,564 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 15,564 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both ns/os (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,495 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 15,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 14,538 miles

All four tyres deteriorated and cracked on outside side walls

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2019 14,532 miles

All four tyres deteriorating and cracked on outside side walls

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Pass 8 Sep 2018 14,517 miles

All four tyres deteriorating and cracking on outside side walls

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,298 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres deteriorating and cracking on outside side wall 205/45/16

Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 205/45/16 has cracking on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,595 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 11,839 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,839 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 7,461 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 CYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AM03 CYX, 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 AM03 CYX registered?

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

Is AM03 CYX safe to buy?

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