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AJ03 YUW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,529 mi
Last recorded36,529 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 May 2022 36,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 36,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 33,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,047 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 22,861 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 19,857 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 17,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 15,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,835 miles

age cracks forming on both rear and offside front tyres.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,232 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 YUW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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