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AJ03 YFS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,063 mi
Last recorded66,063 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 66,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS SECTION BESIDE RADIATOR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER CONNECTION JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SILL AREA. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 66,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT CHASSIS SECTION . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS SECTION BESIDE RADIATOR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER CONNECTION JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SILL AREA. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,467 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,521 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 53,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,953 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear sub frames corroded.

all tyres are slightly perished and have cracking side wall and tyre tread

Fail 23 Apr 2015 48,931 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyre's old and are perishing and crakcing.

corrosion to all front and rear suspension components, poor condition.

corrosion to most of under body, poor condition

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust system

heavy spliting to o/s inner tyre side wall / tred edge

Fail 19 Apr 2014 44,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroded

extensive corrosion on suspension

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 44,422 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

extensive corrosion on suspension

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,682 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system is corroded

front suspension system is corroded

rear suspension system is corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot full can not check spare wheel carrier

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 31,271 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,664 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 YFS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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