MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill to floor pan (5.2.6)
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
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
Rear brake discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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