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YB03 BSV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,658 mi
Last recorded82,658 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 82,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,031 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,030 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,405 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 79,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding.

Nearside Front Wheel has slightly restricted movement.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Corroding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner wing corroding.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding.

Nearside Front Wheel has slightly restricted movement.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Corroding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner wing corroding.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,570 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,121 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,120 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,675 miles

rust bubbles n/s sill at rear

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,025 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,461 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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YB03 BSV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB03 BSV, 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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YB03 BSV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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