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AO03 XHR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,886 mi
Last recorded84,886 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 84,886 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,041 miles

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

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

many parts of structure and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,027 miles

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

many parts of structure and rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,159 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 79,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 79,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 77,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,281 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 73,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Feb 2013 67,913 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,913 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,490 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,297 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,256 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,967 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 18,961 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre showing signs of deterioration

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 XHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

AO03 XHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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