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YB03 YBD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,409 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 121,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 111,233 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall perished/split but not showing cord

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 111,233 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall perished/split but not showing cord

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear floor to sill (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 103,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear floor to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,901 miles

N/S/F outer sill rusty

O/S outer sill panel rusty

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm

Small splits on N/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2016 102,901 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F outer sill rusty

O/S outer sill panel rusty

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm

Small splits on N/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Pass 28 May 2015 93,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 93,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,804 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 87,804 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,383 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,588 miles

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

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

n/s/rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,605 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/front brake disc pitted

o/s/front brake disc pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,375 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 58,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,932 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,507 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 YBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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