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AY03 RXT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,193 mi
Last recorded45,193 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 45,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 43,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,214 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 42,214 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 38,880 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,577 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,949 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,138 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,478 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,486 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 8,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 4,781 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 RXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RXT, 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 AY03 RXT registered?

AY03 RXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AY03 RXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 RXT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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