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AJ03 YFB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,222 mi
Last recorded84,222 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 84,222 miles

both rear tyres 75% worn

Fail 21 May 2011 84,220 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 78,144 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 73,470 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear been in accident

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,775 miles

engine oil leak needs investigation

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,199 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,256 miles

front no plate 2nd no as mark on it

slight smearing of windscreen

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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AJ03 YFB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ03 YFB, 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 AJ03 YFB registered?

AJ03 YFB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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