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YU03 ZLZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 ZLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,570 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insicure

Fail 5 Oct 2016 73,536 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,596 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

heavy corrosion evident on underside of vehicle and suspension componants

heavy corrosion on exhaust

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,085 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2014 56,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,273 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 37,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,447 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,478 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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