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YG03 WKL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 WKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,641 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 85,641 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear discs correded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 78,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 78,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

N/S/R outer sill area slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 73,482 miles

Both Sills Corroded But Not Holed.

Fail 11 May 2012 73,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Sills Corroded But Not Holed.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,514 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,280 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 58,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,618 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,634 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 28,634 miles

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

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

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

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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YG03 WKL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YG03 WKL, 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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YG03 WKL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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