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YF03 BUJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,792 mi
Last recorded81,792 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,792 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 81,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,054 miles

Offside Front wheel arch has a inappropriate repair but is solid

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 D bushes have slight play movement (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 79,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch has a hole (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch has a hole (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel arch has a inappropriate repair but is solid

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 D bushes have slight play movement (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,905 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cracking but not showing ply or cords at time of test

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 77,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML on

Nearside Rear cracking but not showing cords

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,382 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,876 miles

engine management light on indicating a possible fault

Fail 11 Oct 2013 66,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on indicating a possible fault

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on indicating a possible fault

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,775 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 41,772 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,340 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 37,312 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 30,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,006 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 17,596 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge on 1MM + n/s/r + o/s/r tyres on 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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YF03 BUJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BUJ, 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 YF03 BUJ registered?

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

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