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YB03 YBK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,624 mi
Last recorded94,624 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,096 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,063 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on dash

o/s/r anti roll bar link rod siezed

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,500 miles

front pads gettin low rear pads gettin low o/s/f link slight play both rear links slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroded not affecting brake performance

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,070 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers poor cleanin

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,726 miles

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

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

rear number plate becoming illegable

Fail 17 Jun 2008 44,726 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear number plate becoming illegable

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,506 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 YBK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBK, 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 YBK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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