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Y200 ALD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY200 ALD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 59,458 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 59,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 52,763 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch & chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Body mirror plastic trim cover missing, but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Wheel arch panel area slightly damage

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Under body & some suspension components slightly corroded, cover in material

Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,824 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both rear discs inner faces corroded

nsr hand brake performance poor

Pass 29 Sep 2012 40,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,358 miles

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

Front discs are slightly corroded

all four tyres have lo treads and are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,971 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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 32,971 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,317 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 29,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

very slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,038 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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Y200 ALD 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 81.3%.

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 Y200 ALD, 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 Y200 ALD registered?

Y200 ALD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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