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AO03 XXW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,536 mi
Last recorded137,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 137,536 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 137,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 135,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 129,289 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,644 miles

both front head lamps hazed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r brake discs scored (3.5.1i)

floor of car rusty

front suspension arms rusty

poor repair to o/s/r inner and outer sill

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 123,644 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front head lamps hazed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r brake discs scored (3.5.1i)

floor of car rusty

front suspension arms rusty

poor repair to o/s/r inner and outer sill

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,794 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 117,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 109,538 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,361 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 109,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,139 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 98,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills corroding

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smeering on screen

Fail 30 Sep 2010 70,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills corroding

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smeering on screen

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,849 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,229 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,228 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 39,970 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 30,558 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,744 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 XXW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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