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AY03 PUV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,899 mi
Last recorded121,899 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 121,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe painted / slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both chassis rails corroded / delaminating (inner arches)

Front both floors corroded (n/s holed)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + 26% lag (max limit 30%) (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both inner and outer sills / closing panels corroded / weak

general corrosion to all underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2023 120,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both outer sills corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general corrosion to underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2023 120,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear both outer sills corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2022 119,448 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both inner arch/chassis rails corroded/poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases resonance chamber split/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer both sills corroded

fuel flap release poor

general corrosion tom all underside components

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake lag - 21%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases resonator in front of axle cracked/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both outer sills corroded

general corrosion to all underside components

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 3 Mar 2020 117,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 117,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 115,681 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 115,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding also slight imbalance (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,513 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind

Fail 20 Feb 2018 112,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front slight bind

excessive brake pedal travel, have to pump up pedal.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,034 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,664 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 98,664 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underneath body of the vehicle rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,826 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,596 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroding and lipped

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,074 miles

front brake discs corroding and lipped

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 3,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 2,592 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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AY03 PUV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY03 PUV, 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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AY03 PUV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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