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AM03 CYT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 CYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 94,432 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor pan corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R Boot Pan Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R Inner seal panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F Front Chassis Corroded, But Structure Rigidity is Not Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer seal panel has signs of filler. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F Front Chassis Corroded, But Structure Rigidity is Not Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,750 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,517 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,653 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of O/S sill panel. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 70,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of O/S sill panel. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,168 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Presence of corrosion and filler in rear of both sill panels.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,074 miles

n/s/f chassis has advanced corrosion

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

suspention componants corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,074 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

n/s/f chassis has advanced corrosion

rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

suspension componants corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to limt

power stearing pipes have some rust

rear brake pipes have some rust

reer exahust has some rust

Fail 4 Jul 2013 55,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit in places

power steering pipe corroded

rear brake pipe has some corrosion

rear exhaust corroded with minor blows

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,258 miles

PARTS OF EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 26 May 2011 44,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,646 miles

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

foot pedle travel

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,135 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,710 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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AM03 CYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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