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YB52 WPT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,428 mi
Last recorded60,428 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and starting to split

Pass 3 May 2018 59,476 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 59,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to split

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 3 May 2017 58,480 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres are splitting

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes getting rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty and weak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,423 miles

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f chassis getting rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2016 57,423 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f chassis getting rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,057 miles

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

n/s/f brake slighty binding on

o/s/f chassis getting rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2015 56,057 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake slighty binding on

o/s/f chassis getting rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,305 miles

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

o/s/f chassis getting rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,305 miles

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

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

o/s/f chassis getting rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,487 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,829 miles

osf tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 3 May 2011 48,897 miles

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

front and rear brake disc faces pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,831 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,595 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 41,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,649 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 WPT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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