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AP52 KRN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,674 mi
Last recorded92,674 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 KRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 92,674 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower wings corroded

both rear inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 13 May 2024 92,674 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower wings corroded

both rear inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2023 88,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from o/s/r to n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s/r inner sills excessively corroded

Fail 11 May 2023 88,117 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at the middle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from o/s/r to n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s/r inner sills excessively corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 85,387 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 85,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,076 miles

FRONT AND REAR FLOORS CORRODED

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened to and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 77,716 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened to and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 75,792 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to outer sill area

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to outer sill area

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Jan 2018 71,673 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,059 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 60,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,118 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode at rear

front and rear brake discs have some wear

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 205/45/16

Fail 6 Jan 2014 56,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both outer sills starting to corrode at rear

front and rear brake discs have some wear

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 205/45/16

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,871 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,446 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge but not to excess

Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,446 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge but not to excess

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,795 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,364 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 26,339 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,273 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 14,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 8,260 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 KRN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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