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YF03 CGB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,795 mi
Last recorded86,795 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 CGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,795 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody and exhaust corroded, brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,835 miles

underbody corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,410 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,401 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,406 miles

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,288 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,248 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,710 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,796 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 26,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,923 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 CGB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CGB, 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 CGB registered?

YF03 CGB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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