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YG03 FDS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 FDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 105,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 103,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end of main chassis beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight dampness on o/s rear brake caliper,does not smell like brake fluid.

surface corrosion starting on some underbody components.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 103,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front end of main chassis beam (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end of main chassis beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight dampness on o/s rear brake caliper,does not smell like brake fluid.

surface corrosion starting on some underbody components.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,688 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 100,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,292 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,002 miles

Central Exhaust rear flange corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 89,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,928 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,689 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low and cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,159 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 72,152 miles

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,289 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,951 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,513 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,485 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,727 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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YG03 FDS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YG03 FDS, 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 YG03 FDS registered?

YG03 FDS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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