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YF03 FAE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,302 mi
Last recorded104,302 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,190 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,363 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,000 miles

lambda sensor wiring adrift

pads down to 4mm all round

power steering pipes on steering rack slightly corroded

slight oil leak on back of g/box

tyres 2/3mm all round

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,717 miles

front brakes out of balance 23%

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,870 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

large cuts to n/s/r tyre inner wall - strongly advise replacement

n/s wiper deteriorated but cleaning adequately

Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,957 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 FAE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FAE, 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 FAE registered?

YF03 FAE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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