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YH03 OGE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,767 mi
Last recorded111,767 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 OGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 111,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on outer surface

Fail 16 May 2017 111,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,604 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake disccorroded on outer face

Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,566 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 91,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2014 91,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 81,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,836 miles

front brake disks corroded and pitted

light scratch on windscreen

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Pass 13 May 2011 65,823 miles

both outer sill weak

Fail 11 May 2011 65,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sill weak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,825 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 27,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,443 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 OGE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH03 OGE, 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 OGE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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