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AM03 CYU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,244 mi
Last recorded65,244 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 CYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,244 miles

rear pads close to wear limit

slight blow in centre and rear exhaust joints

vehicle rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2024 65,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear pads close to wear limit

slight blow in centre and rear exhaust joints

vehicle rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,060 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,790 miles

Offside Front inner wing is slightly corroded at chassis section

Fail 20 Jul 2022 55,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing is slightly corroded at chassis section

Pass 17 Jul 2021 53,492 miles

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

general underside corrosion , corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 53,310 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,015 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,575 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,479 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 47,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,359 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,345 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,890 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 40,881 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,358 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 9 Jul 2009 33,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,402 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,327 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 CYU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AM03 CYU, 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 CYU registered?

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

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