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YF03 BTZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,520 mi
Last recorded86,520 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,520 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,798 miles

Front subframe, wishbones, shocks rusted

Nearside Rear Lower sill has under sill applied

Offside Rear Lower sill rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame, wishbones, anti roll bar and springs rusted

floor and chassis rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,213 miles

slight corrosion on all suspension components & chassis

Fail 12 Sep 2020 79,212 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on all suspension components & chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,561 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,499 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 72,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 68,806 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r sills weak

Fail 16 May 2017 68,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r sills weak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,586 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 65,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,578 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,577 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 55,388 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 55,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,455 miles

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

some corrosion around rear exhaust joint

Pass 29 May 2012 48,911 miles

Nearside rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 25 May 2011 48,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,734 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 24 May 2008 44,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 37,871 miles

All tyres side wall damage

Pass 6 May 2006 32,306 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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YF03 BTZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF03 BTZ, 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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YF03 BTZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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