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AJ03 YFP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,471 mi
Last recorded118,471 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 118,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 112,166 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill has corrosion

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,295 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,803 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,415 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,409 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 67,348 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 67,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 57,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 36,086 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)

Pass 14 May 2008 26,357 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 26,357 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,514 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,086 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 YFP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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