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WF03 YFK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,563 mi
Last recorded72,563 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 YFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2021 72,563 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 69,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,027 miles

suspension arms and sub frames rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,802 miles

Windscreen has a crack not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,682 miles

Ehaust Corroded

Front tyres worn on outter edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,682 miles

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

front tyres deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

both outter sills crroded on rear ends

Ehaust Corroded

Front tyres worn on outter edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

all brake disks badly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,600 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

ehaust slightly corroded

front brake discs corroding

nearside and offside lower outer sills corroded on rear ends

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake pad worn

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 30,595 miles

Ends of both outer sills rusty

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,595 miles

Ends of both outer sills rusty

Exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,713 miles

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

Rear ends of both sills rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,003 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 16,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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WF03 YFK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF03 YFK, 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 WF03 YFK registered?

WF03 YFK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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