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AF03 SJY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,575 mi
Last recorded94,575 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner & outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 94,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner & outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,284 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,179 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,046 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,497 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,463 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,975 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 65,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 64,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 55,469 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,426 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 SJY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF03 SJY, 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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AF03 SJY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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