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YD03 FHL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,199 mi
Last recorded43,199 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,199 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

all front suspension component corroded

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 2 Oct 2017 43,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all front suspension compants corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 43,185 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near spring mounting and upper suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded but outside proscribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 43,261 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 40,769 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,233 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,339 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,072 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,830 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 23,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,573 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,123 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 9,576 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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YD03 FHL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 YD03 FHL, 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 YD03 FHL registered?

YD03 FHL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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