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YH03 PGE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 68,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at antiroll bar mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill / floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front under sill / floor pan excessively corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,856 miles

corrosion building up on offside front chassis area

Fail 22 Mar 2018 62,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion building up on offside front chassis area

Pass 11 Feb 2017 58,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,157 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,150 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,149 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,919 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 48,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,229 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,865 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 PGE 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 77.8%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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