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AP52 KSF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 KSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,423 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,644 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 90,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower sill edge not welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower sill edge not welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,100 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,977 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 85,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,106 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,106 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,885 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,885 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 80,278 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to exhaust system

cracking to both front tyres, offside front tyre also worn to 3mm

front brake discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Oct 2014 75,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,137 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,650 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 51,828 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 51,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,682 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,472 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 19,186 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 22 Feb 2007 19,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KSF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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