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AV03 JXB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,046 mi
Last recorded111,046 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 111,046 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 111,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,225 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 106,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,147 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis member above anti-roll bar fixing. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,406 miles

E M L on

Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,406 miles

E M L on

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 89,107 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,554 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 88,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,177 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,500 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,500 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,456 miles

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

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

n/s/rear brake disc worn

o/s/front brake binding slightly

suspect n/s/rear brake binding

Fail 17 Jan 2011 79,398 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear brake disc worn

o/s/front brake binding slightly

suspect n/s/rear brake binding

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,199 miles

slight corrosion on n/s+o/s rear sills

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AV03 JXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AV03 JXB, 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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AV03 JXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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