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YB03 YBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,931 mi
Last recorded86,931 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,931 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 86,931 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,792 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 82,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,146 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 76,146 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,160 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,137 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 70,137 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,266 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 63,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,434 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 57,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,218 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S FRONT TYRE WALL CRACKED

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,077 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2008 36,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 27,354 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,354 miles

Offside 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 YBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc 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 YBV, 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 YBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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