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AP03 KKX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,424 mi
Last recorded101,424 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 101,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 92,317 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension componets corroded

front exhaust silancer outer casing corroded

general underbody corrosion, parts also undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,751 miles

Front middle exhaust outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,955 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 76,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,767 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,332 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,273 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 58,269 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,832 miles

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

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,474 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,294 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,842 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,649 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,282 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 KKX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KKX, 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 KKX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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