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AO03 NDN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,984 mi
Last recorded78,984 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 78,984 miles

Emissions not tested because of exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear under sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,895 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 72,895 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 69,386 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 69,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,799 miles

front suspension arms becoming very rusty

o/s/f brake bind close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,462 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

off side front brake is binding

slight cuts in both rear and front tyres

surface corrosion under vehicle in places

Fail 9 Jan 2017 57,317 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

off side front brake is binding

slight cuts in both rear and front tyres

surface corrosion under vehicle in places

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,494 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,235 miles

both front brake dissc are showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both rear outer sills are corroded in places

Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake dissc are showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both rear outer sills are corroded in places

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,963 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

exhaust is corroded in places

Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades are split but still clearing front screen

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 9 Jan 2013 46,833 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades are split but still clearing front screen

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,710 miles

sligfht cuts in near side rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,465 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,940 miles

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

slight damage to off side front tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,377 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 NDN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NDN, 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 NDN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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