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BP03 YWZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 90,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,924 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 88,924 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 84,686 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 84,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,358 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 80,354 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,065 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,433 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 May 2015 66,526 miles

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

nearside rear tyre split on inside wall

Fail 28 May 2015 66,526 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre split on inside wall

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,907 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 60,612 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 58,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,850 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake disc coorded on inner faces

all tyres badly perrished in tread

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake disc coorded on inner faces

all tyres badly perrished in tread

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,501 miles

corrosion to both outer sills at rear

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2008 39,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,894 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 YWZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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