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YC03 SZT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,207 mi
Last recorded102,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 SZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2017 102,207 miles

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion both side inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both side whell arch corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension Components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 89,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around mid section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 89,974 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around mid section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,559 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,522 miles

both rear outer sills very weak and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear outer sills very weak and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,040 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,541 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,675 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 SZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SZT, 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 SZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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