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AM03 CYC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,991 mi
Last recorded89,991 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 CYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 89,991 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested Low fuel/stalling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Mid section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Mid section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,275 miles

AFTER MARKET HID KIT FITTED

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,522 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 68,522 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,197 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,158 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AM03 CYC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AM03 CYC, 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 AM03 CYC registered?

AM03 CYC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AM03 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 CYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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