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YN03 ZDC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 68,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 Nearside center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis around antiroll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,579 miles

All shock absorbers heavily corroded bodies.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded rear inner wings (upper rear) and boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cill ends wing panel corroded. both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded hose to steel section in engine bay. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at top near at hose union to hub flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all in general. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis outriggers heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at top near at hose union to hub flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracks tear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All shock absorbers heavily corroded bodies.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded rear inner wings (upper rear) and boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cill ends wing panel corroded. both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded hose to steel section in engine bay. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at top near at hose union to hub flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all in general. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis outriggers heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 64,977 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Park lever reserve limited.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,735 miles

General corrosion to chassis and components.

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,854 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

general corrosion to chassis and brake pipes in clips.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,117 miles

Oil leak

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

advisery; both rear brakes binding slightly

advisery; general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,257 miles

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 12 May 2012 43,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 35,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,838 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,564 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 5,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 4,229 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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YN03 ZDC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YN03 ZDC, 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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YN03 ZDC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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