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YK03 ELF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,552 mi
Last recorded121,552 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ELF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 121,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper slight binding

Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,955 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 87,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside rear tyre splitting/cracking!!!!

Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,601 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 85,601 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,960 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,279 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,001 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 67,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,640 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,640 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,539 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,422 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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YK03 ELF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK03 ELF, 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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YK03 ELF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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