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AX03 LWE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,771 mi
Last recorded27,771 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 LWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 27,771 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,485 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 26,923 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Seat belt area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 26,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 24,407 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 21,247 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 19,452 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 18,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,606 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,311 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 LWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 LWE registered?

AX03 LWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AX03 LWE safe to buy?

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