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AV03 ZZX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,629 mi
Last recorded106,629 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 106,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,573 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,921 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 99,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 96,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,566 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 91,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,672 miles

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

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

drivers seatbelt slight damage

Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seatbelt slight damage

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,475 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 53,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,303 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 ZZX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV03 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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