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YH03 PHK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 PHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,323 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 97,288 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced AT SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,237 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,082 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,764 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Both subframes corroded

Corrosion to both rear inner wings

Nail in nearside front tyre near outer edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 77,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring broken Both front (2.4.C.1a)

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Both subframes corroded

Corrosion to both rear inner wings

Nail in nearside front tyre near outer edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,616 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 75,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 72,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,282 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 66,282 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,519 miles

both front brakes binding

both front tyres cracking on outer walls

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes binding

both front tyres cracking on outer walls

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,291 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/r tyre walls cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2010 54,291 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/r tyre walls cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,068 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,512 miles

both front tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 42,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,034 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 PHK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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