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YB03 ZWV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,989 mi
Last recorded158,989 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2020 158,989 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,100 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 145,100 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,704 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 133,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 126,481 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear lower outer sills corroded

coil spring corroded all x4 (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,129 miles

n/s front tyre outer tread area worn on legal limit at time of test allso slightly damaged in worn tread area suggest change to avoid possible blow out

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area worn low eg 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

n/s rear antiroll bar drop link end worn but not excessive at time of test

o/s front tyre outer tread area wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,668 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,609 miles

2 locking wheel nuts on each wheel.

Dent on rear stabiliser arm .

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Front and rear sub frames slightly corroded.

N/S/R Coil spring corroded.

O/S/R Coil spring corroded.

Slight Oil build up around Gearbox and Engine

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,037 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,754 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,925 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 ZWV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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