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BP03 YYJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,890 mi
Last recorded94,890 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,890 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 93,217 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 91,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,903 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,108 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,099 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,990 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,489 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,128 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 81,306 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 78,533 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,336 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,886 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,020 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,861 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 48,570 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 36,680 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 YYJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YYJ, 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 BP03 YYJ registered?

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

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