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YK03 ELG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,817 mi
Last recorded69,817 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ELG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sills/Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 66,751 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 14 Jan 2019 66,749 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,970 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from rack (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from rack (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,431 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,346 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,864 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,420 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,358 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 34,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,849 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 ELG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK03 ELG, 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 ELG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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