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YU03 LHY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,211 mi
Last recorded84,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 LHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,211 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 79,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,212 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 62,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,448 miles

slight corrosion started on inner and outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 55,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,075 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,027 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,867 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 LHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YU03 LHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU03 LHY registered?

YU03 LHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is YU03 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 LHY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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