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YF03 MAZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,580 mi
Last recorded44,580 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,580 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 42,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,126 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,918 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 185/60/14` (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,299 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,248 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 16,248 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 MAZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF03 MAZ registered?

YF03 MAZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is YF03 MAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 MAZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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