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YB52 WPJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,100 mi
Last recorded54,100 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 WPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,100 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody has heavy underseal

Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and slightly misshapen on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm on inner edge and slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm on inner edge and slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 49,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm on inner edge and slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm on inner edge and slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,881 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 47,881 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,879 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,482 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,294 miles

Near side front and Off side front brakes sticking small amount okay on brake test.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,624 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside of ve4hicle needs waxoil or similar

Fail 18 Jan 2013 39,564 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside of ve4hicle needs waxoil or similar

Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,741 miles

both rear sills corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 37,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,696 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 27,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2008 24,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,780 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 20,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,189 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 WPJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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