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SY03 SBZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,699 mi
Last recorded46,699 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 SBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,699 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 46,699 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 32,595 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 32,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,206 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,254 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut on its outer sidewall

offside front brake sticking slightly

offside rear tyre has slight cuts on its inner sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 171,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 22,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2014 22,958 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2013 19,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brakes binding slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,351 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 26 Mar 2009 16,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 14,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres perrished on tread

Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,199 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 12,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,599 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY03 SBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SY03 SBZ, 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 SY03 SBZ registered?

SY03 SBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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