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AP03 ZRE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,369 mi
Last recorded63,369 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 63,369 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 63,356 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,296 miles

some parts of suspension and structure corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 59,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 57,759 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,633 miles

rear brake discs surface rusted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,369 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,762 miles

rear brake disc faces corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,736 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 41,736 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,418 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 14,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,625 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 ZRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 ZRE registered?

AP03 ZRE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AP03 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 ZRE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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