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YU03 LHK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,388 mi
Last recorded90,388 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 LHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,388 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 87,937 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

structural corrosion.

Fail 23 Dec 2016 87,882 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

structural corrosion.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,493 miles

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

structural corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2015 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

structural corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,819 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 77,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

unable to check rear bearings due to brake binding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,343 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 70,336 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,748 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 59,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 51,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,737 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,834 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 LHK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LHK, 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 LHK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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