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BJ03 YBR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,066 mi
Last recorded82,066 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,066 miles

Body has corrosion,

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,987 miles

Slight corrosion to both front and rear inner wheelarches, inner and outer sills and to floorpan.

Very heavy cracking and perishing to the O/S/F tyre and also wearing on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perished cracks in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perished cracks in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Slight corrosion to both front and rear inner wheelarches, inner and outer sills and to floorpan.

Very heavy cracking and perishing to the O/S/F tyre and also wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 69,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,017 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,789 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,676 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 43,988 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 43,959 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 38,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,152 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 34,150 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 29,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,320 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 21,991 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 15,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,737 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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BJ03 YBR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ03 YBR, 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 BJ03 YBR registered?

BJ03 YBR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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