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AO03 LFL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,937 mi
Last recorded114,937 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 114,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 114,077 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 110,606 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,910 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 104,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 104,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 101,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 101,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 93,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear and nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 88,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2017 84,495 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,701 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 79,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

rear subframe /suspension corroded.

front suspension corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2016 79,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel adjacent to (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel adjacent to (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 77,090 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,707 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 May 2014 74,670 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,289 miles

Corrosion to nearside outer sill.

Pass 19 May 2012 70,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 68,812 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 68,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,721 miles

n/s/r roadwheel damaged/buckled... visible slight distortion when rotated.......

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,672 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,323 miles

front number plate holder cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,491 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,605 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 LFL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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