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AP03 WCD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,021 mi
Last recorded49,021 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 WCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,021 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,247 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,861 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 16,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,455 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,554 miles

Front brake balance reading on limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,449 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 10,446 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,391 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 WCD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD registered?

AP03 WCD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is AP03 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 WCD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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