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Y761 YMO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,261 mi
Last recorded33,261 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 YMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,261 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 32,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,102 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 30,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,863 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,203 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 27,203 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,471 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,957 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,915 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 21,915 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,024 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,352 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 16,352 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,770 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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Y761 YMO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y761 YMO, 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 Y761 YMO registered?

Y761 YMO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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