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BF03 YAG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,848 mi
Last recorded65,848 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,848 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread figures starting to fade (0.1 (b))

both rear suspension coil spings partly corroded

corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

front and rear nearside and offside upper and lower suspension arms and anti roll bar and linkage corroding

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to perish/cracking on inner and outer edges of tread and in between tread

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front box section corroded, but not weakened

power steering pipes/hoses slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 62,390 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

front box section corroded, but not weakened

nearside and offside sill in rusty condition, but not weakened

Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

front box section corroded, but not weakened

nearside and offside sill in rusty condition, but not weakened

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,138 miles

surface rust to offside outer sill

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre flat

Fail 8 Jun 2016 56,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,774 miles

advanced corrosion to chassis and susoension conponents

all ball joint boots beginning to perish

flexy brake pipe ends rotten

o/s/f chassie rail heavy corrossion

steel brake pipes poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advanced corrosion to chassis and susoension conponents

all ball joint boots beginning to perish

flexy brake pipe ends rotten

o/s/f chassie rail heavy corrossion

steel brake pipes poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,778 miles

Advanced corrosion to front hubs and calipers

Advanced corrosion to front subframe and components

Advanced corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Corrosion to o/s/r sill

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

Light corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and hose ferules

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,010 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 43,669 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,669 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,467 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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BF03 YAG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BF03 YAG, 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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BF03 YAG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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