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CK03 YDD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,655 mi
Last recorded99,655 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 YDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,655 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 99,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 93,222 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,203 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 6 Jul 2019 93,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,688 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 91,686 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,641 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 88,641 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 87,621 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pertrol smell noted from engine area

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,801 miles

Both rear upper suspension arms very corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S of rear anti-roll bar fouling rear subframe.

Rear exhaust hangers and joints very corroded.

Underside of vehicle very corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear upper suspension arms very corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S of rear anti-roll bar fouling rear subframe.

Rear exhaust hangers and joints very corroded.

Underside of vehicle very corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,079 miles

Both rear outer sill areas getting rusty.

Front anti-roll bar rusty.

N/S mirror casing damaged.

N/S mirror glass missing.

N/S/F coil spring rusty.

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers.

O/S/R upper suspension arm very rusty.

Underside of vehicle getting very rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,062 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed on inner edges.

Both rear outer sill areas getting rusty.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front anti-roll bar rusty.

N/S mirror casing damaged.

N/S mirror glass missing.

N/S/F coil spring rusty.

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers.

O/S/R upper suspension arm very rusty.

Underside of vehicle getting very rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 77,465 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 77,464 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,614 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 70,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded on inner siodes

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corrodid

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,272 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,512 miles

Handbrake travel high.

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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CK03 YDD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CK03 YDD, 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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CK03 YDD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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