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AF03 SFY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,412 mi
Last recorded85,412 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,249 miles

corrosion hole in offside front chassis outrigger/floor pan

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,016 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,963 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,200 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,211 miles

Drivers side inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,001 miles

n/s outer sill rear section starting to corrode

o/s outer sill rear section starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,751 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,653 miles

both front discs corroded on inner edge,front tyres worn on edges to approx 2mm.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,614 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 34,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,751 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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AF03 SFY 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 AF03 SFY, 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 AF03 SFY registered?

AF03 SFY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 SFY safe to buy?

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