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AO03 MYA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,508 mi
Last recorded45,508 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 45,508 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on suspension

tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2022 43,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 41,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,750 miles

Slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,104 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,177 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,478 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 27,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,287 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 MYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MYA, 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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What year was AO03 MYA registered?

AO03 MYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is AO03 MYA safe to buy?

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