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AO03 RVL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 107,447 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 107,446 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 106,452 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,281 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 104,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 101,678 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 97,759 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,127 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,627 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,299 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread uneven wear, outer edge worn.

Offside front tyre tread uneven wear, worn off inner edge & side wall perished

Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,718 miles

Front tyres uneven wear ,worn off inner & outer edges

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,718 miles

Front tyres uneven wear ,worn off inner & outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,415 miles

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

o/s n/s front chassis corroding

surface corrosion o/s,n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear subframes,rear springs,

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,663 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes and surspension

Fail 18 Jan 2012 67,534 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

surface corrosion front,rear subframes and surspension

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,681 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to n/s rear outer sill

Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,040 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 46,875 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,875 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,037 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,735 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 21,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs rusty.

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 RVL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RVL, 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 RVL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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