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AP03 WYK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,470 mi
Last recorded87,470 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 WYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 87,470 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,184 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 87,176 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, floorpan, inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 84,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 84,268 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,955 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,539 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,355 miles

Advise rear sills corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 68,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise front discs badly corroded

Advise n/s/f brake binding slightly

Advise rear sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,320 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,774 miles

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

Rear brake discs coroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,775 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs very corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,238 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,810 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 WYK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WYK, 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 WYK registered?

AP03 WYK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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