MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YY03 SGU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2003.
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