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AP03 KKU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,830 mi
Last recorded109,830 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 109,830 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 102,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 95,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,782 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 87,776 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 83,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 83,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,062 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 82,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,899 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 73,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,707 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,079 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,689 miles

slight corrosion to nearside outer door sill

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,616 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,003 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 KKU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KKU, 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 KKU registered?

AP03 KKU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AP03 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 KKU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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