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AX03 HXV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,337 mi
Last recorded81,337 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,337 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 81,175 miles

Both subframes and all suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 80,546 miles

Central Chassis brace bolt missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 75,827 miles

All Rubber suspension bushes deteriorated.

Both sills and chassis rails showing signs corrosion.

Both subframes and all suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,897 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

both sub-frames and all suspension components corroded

various rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,063 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,812 miles

heavy surface corrosion to all suspension componats

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,723 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 56,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,129 miles

front under wheel arch chassis corroded

nearside outer sill and floor corroded

rear subframe and front and rear wishbones corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 53,129 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front under wheel arch chassis corroded

nearside outer sill and floor corroded

rear subframe and front and rear wishbones corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,358 miles

Corrosion starting @ rear of near side sill

General surface corrosion to suspension and steering

Pass 25 May 2012 48,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,133 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,167 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,012 miles

NS wiper smearing screen

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 37,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake application uneven

NS wiper smearing screen

NSR brake pads getting low

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,308 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,546 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,699 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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AX03 HXV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AX03 HXV, 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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AX03 HXV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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