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AP03 GWY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,091 mi
Last recorded77,091 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 77,091 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY FRONT TO REAR SERFACE RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 65,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 59,581 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,580 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,310 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,865 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,609 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 49,586 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 49,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front ABS bolt snapped in hub

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,703 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 47,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 42,669 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,022 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,702 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking between treads and on sidewalls

Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,702 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished and cracking between treads and on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,939 miles

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,770 miles

superficial cracking of o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,675 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,452 miles

superficial cracking of front tyres outer walls

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,772 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,680 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 25,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GWY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWY, 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 AP03 GWY registered?

AP03 GWY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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