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EA03 YNC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,442 mi
Last recorded145,442 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 145,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,170 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 131,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 119,694 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 108,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,452 miles

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

o/s number plate light is dim

power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,969 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 60,969 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,251 miles

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

both front brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,656 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,047 miles

screen damaged on nearside edge †

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 YNC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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