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W437 YRV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,193 mi
Last recorded65,193 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 YRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 65,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,894 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 64,765 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to inner wall

Offside outer sill rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2021 64,080 miles

Nearside outer sill rusting

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rusting requires attention soon

offside rear sill/wheelarch rusting

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,703 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside outer sills rusty

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,423 miles

Both rear sill panels corroding

Brake pipe slightly corroded From rear union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,867 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,746 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,131 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 44,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,211 miles

JUST PASS EMISSION TEST

Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 27,463 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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W437 YRV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W437 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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What year was W437 YRV registered?

W437 YRV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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