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YD03 SUF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,945 mi
Last recorded146,945 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 SUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 146,945 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 142,590 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 142,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 126,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 114,081 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 114,081 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,214 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 19 Apr 2007 47,781 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 47,781 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,008 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

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 SUF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

YD03 SUF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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