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AP03 KKZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,901 mi
Last recorded44,901 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 44,901 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front lower and upper arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear upper and lower arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,792 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 41,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspesion corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 41,150 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf,osf and osr cracking between treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components fairly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,226 miles

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

Offside rear and both front tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,430 miles

all suspension parts in general corroded

inner and outer body sills corroded

osf chassis rail corroded

osf,nsf,osr tyres all perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,150 miles

osr and nsr tyres perished

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded and greased over

slight corrosion on nsr and osr outer sills

surface rust developing on most suspension parts

Fail 28 Jun 2016 37,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osr and nsr tyres perished

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded and greased over

slight corrosion on nsr and osr outer sills

surface rust developing on most suspension parts

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,508 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 34,250 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,635 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,015 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 KKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KKZ, 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 KKZ registered?

AP03 KKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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