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Y17 ATP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 ATP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 87,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 87,457 miles

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

General underbody corrosion and corrosion to all suspension components

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

Pass 24 May 2022 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return / floor / inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 83,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return/floor/inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all corners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,825 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 72,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,575 miles

Front shock absorbers fitted wrong way round

Fail 15 Sep 2017 52,575 miles

Front shock absorbers fitted wrong way round

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported wheel speed sensor (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported wheel speed sensor (1.9.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,455 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 42,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,014 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,305 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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Y17 ATP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y17 ATP, 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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Y17 ATP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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