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YB52 WPO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,901 mi
Last recorded107,901 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 WPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 107,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear subframe, suspension arms, and general underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 105,728 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 102,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion general corrosion on rear subframe suspension arms and rear structure (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 102,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint seperated (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion general corrosion on rear subframe suspension arms and rear structure (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 98,422 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 98,422 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2015 91,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 91,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 87,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,682 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,189 miles

near side front chassis leg starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,552 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Jan 2010 56,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,796 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 37,111 miles

Handbrake travel starting to become too excessive.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 37,111 miles

Handbrake travel starting to become too excessive.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,273 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,105 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 WPO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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