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AP03 DRZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,154 mi
Last recorded74,154 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2024 74,154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing heavily corroded and weakened

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing heavily corroded and weakened

Offside Front track rod end dust cover slightly cracked and perished

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of the suspension arms are very corroded but not weakened or likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,574 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower and upper arm bushes cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components correded. Nearside and Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing lower section corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill panels corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tires ageing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

outer sill panels corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,945 miles

Rear both sides sills and inner arches slight corrosion

slight surface corrosion on suspension componets

under covers

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,944 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,244 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill/rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,810 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 22,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,385 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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AP03 DRZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 AP03 DRZ, 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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AP03 DRZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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