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AO03 HYY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,032 mi
Last recorded93,032 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 93,031 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,289 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion under body and sills.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 72,289 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion under body and sills.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,414 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 54,414 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,070 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 51,059 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,330 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,127 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,797 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 44,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,580 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,928 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 27,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,755 miles

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

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

nail in osr 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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AO03 HYY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO03 HYY, 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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AO03 HYY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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