MOT Status
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83,422 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
metal undertrays corroding
rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
suspension components corroded
underside vehicle painted including brake pipes
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
metal undertrays corroding
underside vehicle painted including brake pipes
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
metal undertrays corroded
underside painted including brake pipes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted or greased (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
metal under trays corroded
underside painted
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted or greased (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
metal under trays corroded
underside showing signs of surface corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted and rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle painted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle painted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear from junction to nearside flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arb (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arb (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear sills corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs slightly rusty on inside face
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AP03 WBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?
AP03 WBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.
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