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AO03 EMJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,945 mi
Last recorded26,945 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 26,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 26,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 26,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 26,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,268 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,624 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,433 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,754 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,381 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,300 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,197 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,356 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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AO03 EMJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO03 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 EMJ registered?

AO03 EMJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 EMJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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