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YB03 YBP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,371 mi
Last recorded42,371 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,371 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,539 miles

nearside sill corroding at rear

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,203 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2008 32,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,855 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,618 miles

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

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 YBP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBP, 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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What year was YB03 YBP registered?

YB03 YBP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YB03 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 YBP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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