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YB52 WGK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,727 mi
Last recorded94,727 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 WGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 94,727 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arch bottoms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

various corrosion on vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,997 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframes + arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer

Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,275 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components coddoded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,882 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings anti roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,883 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,611 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 56,611 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,609 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,898 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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YB52 WGK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YB52 WGK, 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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YB52 WGK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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