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CK03 YDN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 YDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 89,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,789 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,605 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,605 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 78,548 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 74,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside headlamp aim has been adjusted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,166 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 67,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,667 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,453 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,252 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 57,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,039 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 50,039 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,504 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,504 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 YDN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YDN, 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 YDN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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