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YG03 SFV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,949 mi
Last recorded56,949 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 SFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 56,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 51,530 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2012 47,913 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,433 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,287 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,345 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 SFV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

YG03 SFV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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