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AX03 KWR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,118 mi
Last recorded42,118 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 42,118 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 41,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 41,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,854 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,890 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 33,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,988 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,318 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,518 miles

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall starting to crack and perish

offside front tyre outter sidewall starting to crack and perish

Fail 29 Jun 2011 24,518 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,090 miles

Front+Rear brake disc inner faces are slightly pitted.

Rear inner brake pads may be getting low.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,179 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 KWR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KWR, 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 AX03 KWR registered?

AX03 KWR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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