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AP03 MGY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,200 mi
Last recorded27,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 27,200 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 27,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 25,441 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 25,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 22,620 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 22,118 miles

brake flexis ferrules rusty

shocks rusty

suspension arms rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 21,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 19,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,505 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,112 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 13,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 11,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 4,179 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 MGY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

AP03 MGY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 MGY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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