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YE03 OJK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,361 mi
Last recorded91,361 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 OJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 91,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 91,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 83,712 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 83,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 81,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2020 81,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side off chassis leg at anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

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)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,950 miles

inner front brake pads worn to limit

nearside front brake slight bind

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,471 miles

offside rear sill corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,875 miles

offside sill corroding at rear

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,257 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slighty corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 49,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,242 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,206 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 27,210 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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YE03 OJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE03 OJK, 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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YE03 OJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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