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YC03 RXW

2003 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,192 mi
Last recorded96,192 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 RXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 96,192 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced car coated in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2022 84,084 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,613 miles

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

under vehicle covered in underseal throughout

Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,613 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

under vehicle covered in underseal throughout

Fail 2 Nov 2020 75,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill badly repaired

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to tail box joint (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion under all vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 73,125 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right n/s & o/s (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,545 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,194 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,194 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/link/post (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,386 miles

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

n/s+o/s front+rear suspension components corroded generally

Fail 10 Jul 2014 68,386 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s+o/s front+rear suspension components corroded generally

Pass 16 Feb 2013 66,692 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 66,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,037 miles

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

both inner sills and floor corroded

centre and rear exhuast heavily corroded and thin

front and rear inner wheel archs corroded

rear suspension frame corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 59,037 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both inner sills and floor corroded

centre and rear exhuast heavily corroded and thin

front and rear inner wheel archs corroded

rear suspension frame corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,374 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,374 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 41,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,683 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,822 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode on insides

Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,750 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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YC03 RXW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YC03 RXW, 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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YC03 RXW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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