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YU03 LGN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 LGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 133,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner and outer sills from front to rear on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on all suspension arms and components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 133,885 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner and outer sills from front to rear on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on all suspension arms and components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 130,283 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,832 miles

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

complete underside of car has advanced rust.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,163 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 113,307 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight blow from center exhaust

Fail 1 Mar 2012 92,465 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight blow from center exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,025 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 51,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 51,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,954 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,419 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 27,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,573 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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YU03 LGN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YU03 LGN, 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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YU03 LGN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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