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YC03 PXS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,751 mi
Last recorded76,751 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 PXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 76,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,216 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2 (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,484 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust deterirating

Fail 22 Feb 2016 67,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust deterirating

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,365 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,060 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,073 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 17 Aug 2009 38,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 38,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,912 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 26,912 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,605 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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YC03 PXS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC03 PXS, 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 YC03 PXS registered?

YC03 PXS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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