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AV53 KAJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,743 mi
Last recorded39,743 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 39,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 39,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,937 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,805 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,952 miles

Both rear coil springs have heavy corrosion

Inner faces of both front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,407 miles

heavy corrosion on both rear coil springs

rear brake pads low on n/s/r

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,577 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,822 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 10,822 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 6,200 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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AV53 KAJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AV53 KAJ, 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 AV53 KAJ registered?

AV53 KAJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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