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ExpiredMileage
84,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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heavy corrossion on front and rear suspensions
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner and outer sills and floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
heavy corrossion on front and rear suspensions
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrossion on o/s outer sill
front undertray held on with plastic tie
heavy corrossion on front and rear suspension
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer edge floor pan and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrossion on o/s outer sill
front undertray held on with plastic tie
heavy corrossion on front and rear suspension
heavy corrossion on both floor pans
heavy corrossion on front and rear suspension
heavy corrossion on underbody panels that could not be penetrated during test
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Registration plate lamp not working one (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
coil spring broken n/s front (2.4.C.1a)
heavy corrossion on both floor pans
heavy corrossion on front and rear suspension
heavy corrossion on underbody panels that could not be penetrated during test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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YH03 PHV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 PHV, 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 PHV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2003.
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