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AJ03 YFG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,904 mi
Last recorded127,904 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 127,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear exhaust system blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans / rear inner sills to wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front outer sills corroded

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers

Pass 6 Sep 2021 117,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily sealed over

Pass 22 Aug 2020 116,534 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s badly worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s boot floor corroded

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2020 116,532 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s badly worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s boot floor corroded

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,379 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 112,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,208 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to front chassis legs , floor pan and sills(unable to fully assess sills, covers fitted)

slight binding n/s rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,048 miles

Corrosion to various areas on underside of chassis

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,047 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front end damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,418 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,600 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,591 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,177 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,623 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,142 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 67,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,343 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 43,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,057 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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AJ03 YFG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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