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YY03 SGU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,320 mi
Last recorded86,320 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 SGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 86,320 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding NSF (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened OSR lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NSF + OSF chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NSR + OSR outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NSR inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OSF inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to body, chassis and suspension

Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,194 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides outer sills corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded but sound

outer sills bubbling with corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded but sound

outer sills bubbling with corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,924 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 71,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,091 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,022 miles

front discs badly pitted and corroded on inner faces

r/n s brake binding

rear discs badly pitted and corroded on inner and outer faces

Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brakes bindding

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes bindding

Fail 1 Apr 2011 59,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,969 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2010 55,969 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,470 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,465 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,614 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 48,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,398 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,659 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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YY03 SGU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY03 SGU, 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 YY03 SGU registered?

YY03 SGU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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