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YW03 AFU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,380 mi
Last recorded121,380 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 AFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2021 121,380 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis rail at anti roll bar support (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,424 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,548 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2018 117,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,876 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 107,768 miles

Emissions not tested wont idle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure headlamp (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure headlamp (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front outer sill corroded to hole but not structural

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes age cracked/perished front and rear (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm deep cuts in inner side wall not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,040 miles

Nearside sill panel showing signs of corrosion, recommend repair sooner rather than later

Fail 14 Jul 2016 97,040 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking Main front to rear steel pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Both front and near side rear tyre valves perished

Brake efficiency not checked due to brake fluid leak.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,967 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills but not excessive

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 20 Jul 2015 84,967 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills but not excessive

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,561 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,472 miles

Offside front tyre, inner wall cracking.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,699 miles

Offside front tyre, inner wall cracking.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,407 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,103 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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YW03 AFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW03 AFU, 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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YW03 AFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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