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AO03 YTK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,690 mi
Last recorded83,690 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,044 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,567 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 84,732 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 84,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,590 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,680 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,211 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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AO03 YTK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO03 YTK, 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 AO03 YTK registered?

AO03 YTK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is AO03 YTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 YTK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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