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YN03 ZDT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 69,992 miles

Front suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to boot floor.

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2021 69,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to boot floor.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brakes hanging on slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,790 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,790 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,709 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

o/s/r outer sill condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,698 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 35,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,579 miles

boost pack connected to battery

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 ZDT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 YN03 ZDT, 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 ZDT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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