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AOD 713A

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

78,238 mi
Last recorded78,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 713A
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,238 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

outer sills covered

Fail 20 Jan 2026 78,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (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))

outer sills covered

Fail 31 Oct 2023 77,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,529 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 67,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The damage as been glued. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush and bearing deteriorating. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 67,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The damage as been glued. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush and bearing deteriorating. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,193 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is badly split

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,818 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,266 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake efficiency low only just meets requirements

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,636 miles

centre stop lamp is inoperative

slight play in steering rack inner joints

steering wheel not centralised and pulling lto the left - alignment check rec.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 65,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

centre stop lamp is inoperative

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Oct 2014 64,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front inner arch trim damaged/ insecure

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,864 miles

n/s front inner arch trim damaged/ insecure

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 56,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,496 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,304 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 47,410 miles

Front brake pads low

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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AOD 713A is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AOD 713A, 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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AOD 713A is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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