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YH03 ZXG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,666 mi
Last recorded115,666 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 115,666 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,055 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 89,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,671 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,417 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill surface corroded

Offside Rear outer sill surface corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 55,417 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill surface corroded

Offside Rear outer sill surface corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,355 miles

General chassis and under body corrosion

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

Pass 28 May 2017 39,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 31,141 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s rear sills corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,597 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 28,414 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,751 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 27,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 26,051 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 26,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,282 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZXG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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