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AO03 XJB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,177 mi
Last recorded64,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 64,177 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 63,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 62,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 62,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,631 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 25 Jun 2021 61,627 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,683 miles

rear brakes just in balance

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 29 Jun 2020 60,681 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes just in balance

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 23 May 2019 59,700 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished due to age

under side suspension components slight corroded due to age

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,525 miles

osn nsf osr brakes binding.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,807 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside sills previously repaired (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,812 miles

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 51,526 miles

nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 51,526 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 50,755 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front/rear w/bones corroded

osf slight brake bind

Pass 17 May 2011 48,344 miles

195/50/15. OF 6mm. OR 5mm. NR 5mm. NF 6mm.

Front & rear pads 50% worn.

Pass 17 May 2010 44,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,249 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,242 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 XJB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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