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AP52 EHZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,037 mi
Last recorded77,037 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,037 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fronts Arms / Trailing Arms / Anti roll bar front / shocks / drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine bay and inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arms / Trailing Arms / Anti roll bar rear / shocks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All Four ( x 4 ) N/S/F Inner Edge N/S/R Valleys O/S/R Inner Edge O/S/F Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached Front (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fronts Arms / Trailing Arms / Anti roll bar front / shocks / drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine bay and inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arms / Trailing Arms / Anti roll bar rear / shocks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,434 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 72,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 67,669 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,667 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,534 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,566 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shocks (2.7.2a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,256 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,308 miles

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

O/s washer jet partially blocked(one nozzle working instead of two).

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

Some exhaust corrosion.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,153 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 13,728 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)

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,728 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2007 6,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 5,615 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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AP52 EHZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP52 EHZ, 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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AP52 EHZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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