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YF03 ZCT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,183 mi
Last recorded103,183 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ZCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2020 103,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Pipe To Back Box Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 100,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Engine Bay Arch Area (Just Under Air Intake Pipe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Pipe To Back Box Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,167 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 94,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,237 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 84,192 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 78,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,112 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,797 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,668 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,156 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 ZCT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

YF03 ZCT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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