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YW03 AFX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,298 miles

Corrosion on both outer sills

Corrosion under car and suspension

Nearside Front N/S/F brake back plate corroded

Offside Front O/S/F brake back plate corroded and part missing

both front chassis rails corroded near anti roll bar mount

Pass 4 May 2018 125,878 miles

Front brake disc shields corroding

Heavy rusting under vehicle

Fail 1 May 2018 125,862 miles

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

Front brake disc shields corroding

Heavy rusting under vehicle

Pass 3 May 2017 122,330 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 122,330 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,004 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 113,004 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,318 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 104,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,913 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 97,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,271 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,805 miles

all pads under half worn

Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,234 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,412 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 AFX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YW03 AFX, 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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What year was YW03 AFX registered?

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

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