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AP03 TXK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,198 mi
Last recorded130,198 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,198 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 130,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 130,189 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 130,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi's slightly deteriorated, not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Both bottom ball joints deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edge, not to excess. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Chassis rail showing corrosion, not to excess.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,210 miles

Front Both bottom ball joint boots slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Front Slight binding from front brakes, not to excess.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis rail, not to excess. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to outer sill, not to excess. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 120,210 miles

Front Both bottom ball joint boots slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Front Slight binding from front brakes, not to excess.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis rail, not to excess. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to outer sill, not to excess. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,811 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 109,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 99,817 miles

INNER AND OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 28 Sep 2017 99,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

INNER AND OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,242 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,099 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 83,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,112 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 72,111 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,689 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on edges 185/60/14

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,161 miles

font and rear brake pads getting low

front and rear brake discs have some corrosion

rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,138 miles

rear inner brake pads look low

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,116 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,615 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,569 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear 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 TXK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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