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BP03 YWM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,299 mi
Last recorded118,299 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 118,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer And offside rear outer wheel arches corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2022 118,299 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to split brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer And offside rear outer wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer n/s/r wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel arch corroded

eml light remains on dash after engine start

Fail 10 Feb 2021 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket xenon kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket xenon kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached o/s/r upper joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front led position lamp intermitent flicker

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer n/s/r wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel arch corroded

eml light remains on dash after engine start

Pass 17 May 2019 104,023 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 86,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch and sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch and sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 70,928 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,475 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,474 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,954 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,158 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,319 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,607 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,861 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,629 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,997 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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BP03 YWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BP03 YWM, 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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BP03 YWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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