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AF03 UKY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,381 mi
Last recorded111,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 111,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, next to anti roll bar mounting, chalked in yellow, arrows pointing to location through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, next to anti roll bar mounting, chalked in yellow, arrows pointing to location through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,968 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 85,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,482 miles

Offside Front wheel slight buckle

Offside Rear wheel slight buckle

Pass 27 May 2015 80,453 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 27 May 2014 75,290 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013 69,292 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 25 May 2012 62,932 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 55,631 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 49,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 41,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 32,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate stained

Pass 25 May 2006 18,032 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 UKY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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