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AX03 KWS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,450 mi
Last recorded64,450 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,450 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 64,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Starting To Crack In Tread - 205 45 16 - (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake Disc's Pitted And Worn

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

Fail 24 May 2016 47,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch. Yellow chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. Yellow Chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall Torn To Cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Starting To Crack In Tread - 205 45 16 - (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake Disc's Pitted And Worn

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 44,474 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack 205/45/16

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,474 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack 205/45/16

Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 38,825 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 35,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,814 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 26,322 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 24,490 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 22,475 miles

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

front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Pass 23 May 2006 20,012 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 KWS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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