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AP03 NYW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,686 mi
Last recorded52,686 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 52,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,753 miles

Suspect front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,597 miles

Ecu light on

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,301 miles

All tyres perished on outer walls

Ecu light on

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,867 miles

All tyres heavily perished on outer walls

Ecu light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,460 miles

All tyres cracking on outer walls

Ecu light on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,024 miles

All tyres perishing on outer walls

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,928 miles

All tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,807 miles

all tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,874 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,854 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,908 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,403 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,283 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 NYW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NYW, 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 NYW registered?

AP03 NYW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AP03 NYW safe to buy?

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