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AV03 XMC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,362 mi
Last recorded97,362 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XMC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 97,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 97,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 97,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails,suspension arms and front flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded not in prescribed area

offside sill slightly corroded and repaired by filler

Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,951 miles

underbody, chassis, floor, front and rear sub-frame inner flitches and various other components corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 94,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody, chassis, floor, front and rear sub-frame inner flitches and various other components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,520 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavily corroded at centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed at bottom

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

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

Offside check strap loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension components are generally corroded

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded crossover (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavily corroded at centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed at bottom

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel has some resistance to turn

Offside check strap loose

suspension components are generally corroded

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 31 May 2017 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near sub-frame/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension system has general corrosion

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2016 85,704 miles

n/s and o/s front wings corroded at bottom

Fail 28 May 2016 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s front wings corroded at bottom

Pass 28 May 2015 83,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general chassis corrosion

Fail 28 May 2015 83,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general chassis corrosion

n/s and o/s rear tyres pershing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,426 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 80,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2013 76,808 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/front and o/s/frnt shock rubbes worn

Pass 8 May 2012 72,630 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 72,620 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,399 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low in centres

Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres getting low in centres

Pass 7 May 2010 60,470 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 50,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,743 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 37,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,835 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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AV03 XMC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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