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Y12 RCP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,484 mi
Last recorded100,484 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 RCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 100,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 100,348 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s floor corroded within 30cm of a mountain (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 96,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate not fitted in original position

outer sill panels corroded

Fail 10 May 2022 96,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate not fitted in original position

outer sill panels corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2022 95,885 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Hand brake low effort.

Pass 8 May 2021 88,169 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded but not weakened

Pass 13 May 2020 83,577 miles

Central stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 83,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 79,164 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 79,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 76,084 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 76,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 73,262 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 71,206 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded two at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 67,756 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 61,620 miles

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

Oil leak

very low handbrake effort o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,620 miles

Oil leak

very low handbrake effort o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,467 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,926 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 36,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,354 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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Y12 RCP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y12 RCP, 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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Y12 RCP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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