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YH03 PFZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 PFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 115,844 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 113,968 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 113,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,371 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 111,367 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 108,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 104,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 104,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 100,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 94,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 89,462 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 25 May 2011 80,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 70,576 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 59,930 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 48,270 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PFZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFZ, 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 YH03 PFZ registered?

YH03 PFZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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