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YB03 YOD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,231 mi
Last recorded89,231 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,231 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 89,197 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,333 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (ANTIROLL BAR MOUNT) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (ANTIROLL BAR MOUNT) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 72,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,576 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,678 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 59,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,404 miles

offside rear bodysill light corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,653 miles

front /rear discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,825 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 26,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,709 miles

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

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

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 YOD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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