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W173 YRV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 YRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,874 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Secured with tape (0.1 (a))

Most suspension rubber bushes dry, cracked and perished.

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

Surface rust over most suspension mountings and components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,807 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

All suspension bushes perished and cracked.

Front number plate secured with tape.

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

Surface rust on all suspension components, arms, rods, etc

Fail 18 Sep 2020 87,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

All suspension bushes perished and cracked.

Front number plate secured with tape.

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

Surface rust on all suspension components, arms, rods, etc

Pass 30 May 2019 87,744 miles

Advanced corrosion on both outer sills

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 87,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on both outer sills

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 87,657 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 87,063 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Front number plate secured with tape

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2016 83,847 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 83,847 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear sub-frames rusty

Fail 26 May 2015 79,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear sub-frames rusty

Pass 30 May 2014 73,470 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2014 73,470 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 70,139 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 17 May 2012 67,568 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 20 May 2011 63,701 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 57,974 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,974 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,268 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,414 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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W173 YRV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W173 YRV, 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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W173 YRV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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