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EA03 YMZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,059 miles

Offside Front loose bolt

Offside Rear Inner cut on tyre tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 96,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front loose bolt

Offside Rear Inner cut on tyre tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 58,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,154 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,473 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,374 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,957 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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EA03 YMZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA03 YMZ, 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 EA03 YMZ registered?

EA03 YMZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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