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AO03 KJU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,763 mi
Last recorded95,763 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 95,763 miles

Front and rear suspension arms are corroded slightly

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

Pass 12 May 2017 95,147 miles

all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 95,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 94,631 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Covers Fitted

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

Oil Leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 94,631 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Covers Fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,313 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust rusted at the joints and flanges

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Rear metal brake pipe from the T joint to the nearside rear flex hose is rusted

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint/s

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,755 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear brake discs degrading

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,754 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,614 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,429 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,846 miles

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

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 KJU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KJU, 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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AO03 KJU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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