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AX03 TXP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,189 mi
Last recorded140,189 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,189 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 136,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly rusty.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 126,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 117,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 114,996 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front inner brake pads look low.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 103,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

corrosion under body

front chassis slightly corroded on both sides

Fail 12 Jun 2014 103,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion under body

front chassis slightly corroded on both sides

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,525 miles

exhaust corroded

main brakepipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipe from nearside to offside corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 101,525 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust corroded

main brakepipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipe from nearside to offside corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,952 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,537 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,300 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Steel brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,694 miles

Undershield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into rear reg plate but still legible

Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,225 miles

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

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

Steel brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Water ingress into rear registration plate

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 31,328 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 TXP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

AX03 TXP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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