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YM03 MMA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 MMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,242 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corrsion

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,924 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

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

front to rear under body and both sills corroded

residue found around rear diff

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,398 miles

sills slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 73,398 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

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

sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 69,190 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,190 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,375 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,462 miles

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,739 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage on outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,724 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 59,724 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,993 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,405 miles

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

damage to nearside front door

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,596 miles

nearside rear lower wishbone bushes partially displaced

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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YM03 MMA 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 72.2%.

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 YM03 MMA, 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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YM03 MMA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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