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YW03 HSX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,305 mi
Last recorded65,305 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 HSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 65,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired side sill area, front and rear of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired side sill, front and rear of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,568 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 63,568 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,450 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,231 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,390 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,901 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 46,901 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under carriage has surface rust

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,253 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear sill panels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,170 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,763 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 HSX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YW03 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

YW03 HSX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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