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AP52 JRV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,167 mi
Last recorded94,167 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 93,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,988 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 85,385 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 76,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside floor to sill section corroding

eml light on dash

middle to rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 75,313 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear slight corrosion to inner sill

Fail 9 May 2018 75,311 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear slight corrosion to inner sill

Pass 6 May 2017 73,040 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,369 miles

o/s & n/s rear outer sill skins corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,648 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills have slight corrosion towards the rear

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,730 miles

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

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,701 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 58,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,329 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 39,576 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,103 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 JRV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP52 JRV, 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 AP52 JRV registered?

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

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