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YW03 HTC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,476 mi
Last recorded98,476 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2022 98,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,837 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear arch rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,954 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,153 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 96,149 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,738 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear outer cills rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,969 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 93,969 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,164 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,593 miles

suspension pans rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,855 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rearsuspension parts rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,768 miles

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

low on oil

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,240 miles

both rear tyre's on 2.5mm treead depth limit 1.6mm.

front brake discs corroded.

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,058 miles

rear brake pads about 1/2 worn // underbody surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,855 miles

ITEMS HANGING OFF INT, MIRROR// REMOVED BY PRESENTER †WIPER SCRATCH MARKS N/SIDE SCREEN †UNDERBODY SOME COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

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

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