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AO03 XXY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,912 mi
Last recorded35,912 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,912 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 16 May 2026 35,909 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2025 34,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 34,833 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 34,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 34,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Inner sill outside prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2021 34,621 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill to floor corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Rear inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 19 May 2020 34,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 34,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 34,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 33,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 24 May 2016 32,957 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 32,957 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 31,597 miles

corrosion starting in near side rear sill

suface rust developing on under side suspension parts

Pass 28 May 2014 30,936 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar /D/ bushes

Pass 2 May 2013 28,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,713 miles

slight corrosion starting on off side rear brake pipe at junction

Pass 9 May 2011 22,754 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 20,140 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 20,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 17,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,644 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 12,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 10,729 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 XXY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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