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YD03 VWJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,168 mi
Last recorded111,168 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 111,168 miles

centre and rear exhaust heavily coroded at joint

nearside and offside outer sils coroding.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 111,168 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily coroded at joint

nearside and offside outer sils coroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,057 miles

centre brake light inop

Fail 22 Feb 2013 104,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

centre brake light inop

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,472 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 96,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 80,405 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 80,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 72,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 64,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 53,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YD03 VWJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD03 VWJ, 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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What year was YD03 VWJ registered?

YD03 VWJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YD03 VWJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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