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AV03 UEZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,475 mi
Last recorded101,475 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UEZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 101,475 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 101,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,323 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 Apr 2013 97,323 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,287 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 92,280 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 63,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,173 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,370 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 57,367 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,435 miles

noise front of car when brake applied once forward /once in rev

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,699 miles

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,018 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 36,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UEZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEZ, 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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What year was AV03 UEZ registered?

AV03 UEZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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