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AP03 NYS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,884 mi
Last recorded110,884 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,884 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 110,878 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,993 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 107,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 94,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear sill ends (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,706 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear sill ends (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre has small cuts in inner side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,524 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2014 72,524 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,355 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,355 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 64,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

light corrosion on front and rear suspension parts coil springs,arms etc

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

light corrosion on front and rear suspension parts coil springs,arms etc

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,660 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,660 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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,972 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 39,972 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,522 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NYS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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