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W473 RHY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,345 mi
Last recorded63,345 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 RHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,521 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,521 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,566 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,659 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,876 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 11 Sep 2014 57,492 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,492 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,302 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,880 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,344 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,875 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,766 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,561 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,230 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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W473 RHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W473 RHY, 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 W473 RHY registered?

W473 RHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is W473 RHY safe to buy?

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