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AP53 FLR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 85,841 miles

All wheel arches corroding

Pass 21 May 2024 78,671 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front lower wing panel has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Lower wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear section coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four Shock absorber body's are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 77,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Wing Panel corroded but still secure

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout but not significantly reducing structure rigidity

Fail 23 May 2023 77,569 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner sill heavily corroded near the belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,656 miles

Both front lower wing mounting areas are rusty but secure.

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill through to Sill end plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing is corroded at fixing points (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing is corroded at fixing points (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, Sill end plate, along entire under inner sill length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,358 miles

Front Lower Both front lower wings rusty but secure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rail rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rail rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Both rear inner sills/floor pans rusty but not holed

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,823 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Between Wheelarch and A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Between Wheelarch and A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,909 miles

Rear Silencer corroded at joint and mounting bracket

Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,909 miles

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

Rear Silencer corroded at joint and mounting bracket

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,153 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven & getting low

Pass 2 May 2014 47,892 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

belly pan obscuring full inspection of the corrosion on chassies at antiroll mounts advise removing and checking

corrosion starting n/s bottom of wing

corrosion starting o/s/r inner arch but not yet to excess

cut in both rear tyres but not yet to fail criteria

n/s/r tyre at 3mm and o/s/r aproaching 3mm

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,839 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

belly pan obscuring full inspection of the corrosion on chassies at antiroll mounts advise removing and checking

corrosion starting n/s bottom of wing

corrosion starting o/s/r inner arch but not yet to excess

cut in both rear tyres but not yet to fail criteria

n/s/r tyre at 3mm and o/s/r aproaching 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,993 miles

corrosion starting n/s/f bottom of wing and n/s/r outersill.

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,421 miles

corrosion starting n/s/r and o/s/r sills but not yet to excess

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,726 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,651 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,609 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 17,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,129 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 12,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,774 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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AP53 FLR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP53 FLR, 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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AP53 FLR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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