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YG03 WKV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,732 mi
Last recorded82,732 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 82,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 82,156 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,173 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,138 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside front brake hose burst (3.7.A.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,171 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

both sills damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2016 76,101 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

both sills damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,951 miles

adjustable suspension fitted

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

both rear body sills damaged and under side of vehicle damaged

offside front and rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Dec 2014 69,545 miles

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

front brake pads are low

offside front and nearside front , offside rear and nearside rear tyres are wearing on inner tread

offside rear and nearside rear anti roll bar link lock nut inneffective on top bolt

Fail 20 Dec 2014 69,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

front brake pads are low

offside front and nearside front , offside rear and nearside rear tyres are wearing on inner tread

offside rear and nearside rear anti roll bar link lock nut inneffective on top bolt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,776 miles

Anti roll bar linkage upper bolts too short to reach ny-lock in nut strongly advise new bolts to be fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 53,591 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 51,122 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 51,122 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,814 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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YG03 WKV 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 68.8%.

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 YG03 WKV, 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 WKV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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