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YC03 PXT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 PXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

hole in offside rear corner

Fail 30 Oct 2018 123,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability link bar broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

hole in offside rear corner

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,804 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 117,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,014 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 117,012 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,770 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 114,765 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill front and rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 112,819 miles

both front to rears rusty at ends

Fail 11 Nov 2014 112,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both front to rears rusty at ends

Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,360 miles

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

nsr wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 15 Nov 2012 109,632 miles

os park brake slightly low effort

Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,200 miles

front brake pads wearing low

os and ns rear outer sills rusty/near limit

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,461 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 100,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,183 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 87,183 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,098 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 13 Apr 2007 51,362 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 51,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,542 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 38,542 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge on 1MM JUST LEGAL + n/s/f tyre on 2MM +n/s/r tyreon 3MM

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 PXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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