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AO03 KJX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,044 mi
Last recorded96,044 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 96,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch chassis side and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill welding not seemed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side calliper stuck on (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing has had a repair (unsure what kind)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing has tape on bottom covering corroded lower wing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 93,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 93,309 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,261 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

underside corroded including suspension components

Fail 4 Apr 2022 88,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,987 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 74,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 74,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 70,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs inner face slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2010 63,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 53,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 25,134 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,397 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 KJX 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 73.3%.

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

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