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YK03 ELP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ELP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,413 miles

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,767 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,283 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 74,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 68,727 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,068 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 62,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,540 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 47,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 42,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,128 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 ELP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ELP, 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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What year was YK03 ELP registered?

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

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