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AP53 HWT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,750 mi
Last recorded86,750 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,750 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust section bracket corroded and weak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,457 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 Front 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 25 Apr 2013 73,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,303 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,045 miles

Nearside rear tyre, slight deformity in outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,885 miles

lip on front discs

Fail 6 Dec 2007 36,885 miles

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

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

lip on front discs

Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,700 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 HWT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP53 HWT, 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 AP53 HWT registered?

AP53 HWT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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