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YH03 PHF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,145 mi
Last recorded100,145 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 100,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 100,138 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 98,837 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 98,837 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,414 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear - inner and outer sills

Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,414 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear - inner and outer sills

Pass 30 May 2015 95,705 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 95,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 92,525 miles

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

engine light on dash

revese lights not working

slight brake drag n/s/f

Pass 1 May 2014 92,525 miles

engine light on dash

revese lights not working

slight brake drag n/s/f

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

engine management light on

underside of car / suspension components generaly rusty and corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 86,096 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 81,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,069 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 74,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pedal judders when pressed.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs lipped and pitted.

N/S/R Brake disc lipped and pitted.

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

O/S/R coil spring corroded.

Play in N/S/R Anti- roll bar link.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Slight corrosion on P.A.S pipe.

oil build around gearbox and engine.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 40,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,344 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

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 PHF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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