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YH03 GLF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,513 mi
Last recorded153,513 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 153,513 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 151,825 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 151,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 151,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking badly in the tread but no cords showing

Radiator leaking coolant

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 147,921 miles

Rear number plate.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 147,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear number plate.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 143,251 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 143,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 142,140 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 142,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 128,106 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 128,106 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 114,337 miles

nearside rear lower wishbone bracing beam rear bolt sheared off

Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,863 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,537 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 69,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,128 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 GLF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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