MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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