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YB52 WVT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,536 mi
Last recorded112,536 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 WVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,536 miles

both rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting.

floor pan corroding.

Fail 15 Aug 2022 112,442 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting.

floor pan corroding.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 109,432 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 109,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,900 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside outer sill weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front and rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 106,900 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside outer sill weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front and rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,956 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

inner and outer sills weak

Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 99,901 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 96,576 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,185 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,344 miles

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

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

front chassis corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,350 miles

Vehicle under side very corroded.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 92,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle under side very corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,072 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 91,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,227 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,785 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,554 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 52,672 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 WVT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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