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YF03 BUP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,097 miles

Offside Rear outer seal corroded

misting of oil under the engine

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 69,166 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2014 66,898 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 62,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,662 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,713 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 50,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 46,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,503 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 BUP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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