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AM03 CZD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,947 mi
Last recorded40,947 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 40,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 38,931 miles

Both inner sills getting rusty

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 35,821 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 33,903 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,298 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 31,371 miles

corrosion to rear of offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2017 30,324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,270 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,365 miles

corrosion o/s & n/s rear outer sills

Fail 3 Aug 2015 27,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion o/s & n/s rear outer sills

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,554 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced on application

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,679 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 23,679 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,562 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,541 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,548 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 6,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 CZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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