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YB03 XXK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,311 mi
Last recorded91,311 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 XXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 91,311 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 91,311 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box to centre (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 89,766 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,893 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 85,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,961 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,445 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately slight corosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately slight corosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,426 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,417 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill to floor pan (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both n/s rear and front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,722 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 79,722 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,848 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front and rear suspension in very rusty condition

enging missfire

exhaust rusty

knocking noise from rear suspension

offside and nearside front chassis ruaty

offside and nearside outer sills in very poor and rusty condition

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 73,814 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,203 miles

Front (both) lower suspension arms corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake discs corroded/worn.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front (both) lower suspension arms corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake discs corroded/worn.

Pass 10 May 2011 72,223 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 72,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,156 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 51,866 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,747 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,284 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 XXK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2003.

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