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AW03 GAW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,741 mi
Last recorded67,741 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 GAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,741 miles

Vehicle quite rusty in places

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,798 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 60,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,397 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

vehicle under sealed

Fail 27 Apr 2016 53,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 May 2015 48,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 48,854 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)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,848 miles

front & rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 44,842 miles

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

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,738 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,923 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,614 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,007 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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AW03 GAW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AW03 GAW, 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 AW03 GAW registered?

AW03 GAW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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