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AP03 TXJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

123,703 mi
Last recorded123,703 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 123,703 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 121,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,483 miles

Front Noise from brakes during roller test.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 118,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Noise from brakes during roller test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 111,320 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of floor rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 106,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 99,488 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,301 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded close to excess

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,919 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,195 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 79,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,652 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,840 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,602 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,246 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 TXJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

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

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