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AVZ 3597

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,953 mi
Last recorded97,953 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 3597
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 97,953 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard Possibly charcoal canister too (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed See emission control item missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Fouling road wheel on steering lock. Reinforcement is exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation It does have a newish brake calliper fitted (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Fouling road wheel on lock. Reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,592 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower arm bushes perished

Nearside Front Upper lower arm bushes perished

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

Offside Front Upper lower arm bushes perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,017 miles

'Under body coated with sealant'

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 'Both' (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,469 miles

surface corrosion noted one steering and suspension components

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion noted one steering and suspension components

Pass 19 May 2017 78,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured

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

Fail 17 May 2017 78,470 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 77,743 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 19 May 2016 77,743 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,663 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,403 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 75,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,965 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 701,295 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,161 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,567 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,716 miles

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

rear discs slightly rusty and pitted

slight play both front shocker bottom bushes

Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,713 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 42,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,390 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyre treads low on outer sections of tread.

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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AVZ 3597 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 69.2%.

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 AVZ 3597, 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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AVZ 3597 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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