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YH03 ESR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,063 mi
Last recorded74,063 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 ESR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 74,063 miles

Front SUBFRAME AND WISHBONES RUSTY

Rear SUBFRAME AND WISHBONES RUSTY

Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,099 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corner and floor/sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,629 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,627 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,049 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2016 62,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,139 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 57,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,176 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,236 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,146 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,696 miles

Oil leak

front disc's corroding

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,007 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2009 30,007 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,950 miles

both front discs corroded on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,194 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,286 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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YH03 ESR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH03 ESR, 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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YH03 ESR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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