MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated but still prevent ingress of dirt etc.
Corroded suspension components, frame & chassis all still just acceptable.
Rear of O/S outer sill weakened by corrosion & only just acceptable, borderline pass.
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
All front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated but still prevent ingress of dirt etc.
Corroded suspension components, frame & chassis all still just acceptable.
Rear of O/S outer sill weakened by corrosion & only just acceptable, borderline pass.
Power steering pipes corroded & only just acceptable.
Rear of O/S & N/S outer sills weakened by corrosion within sear belt prescribed area & only just acceptable.
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipes corroded & only just acceptable.
Rear of O/S & N/S outer sills weakened by corrosion within sear belt prescribed area & only just acceptable.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear of both outer sills becoming corroded.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear of both outer sills becoming corroded.
Damage on front registration plate only just acceptable.
O/S/F chassis corroded & only just acceptable.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Damage on front registration plate only just acceptable.
O/S/F chassis corroded & only just acceptable.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Tread on both front tyres worn low & only just acceptable, borderline pass.
Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.
O/S/F chassis outer face corroding.
Rear of both outer sills starting to corrode.
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear of both outer sills corroded.
Rear of front to rear & N/S/R brake pipes corroded.
Rear of both outer sills corroded.
Rear of front to rear & N/S/R brake pipes corroded.
the main and n/s/r brake pipes are quite corroded
the rear sills and sill ends are weak with corrosion
main brake pipe corroded
the rear sills are corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
main brake pipe corroded
the rear sills are corroded
body damaged
both nearside tyres side wall damaged
nearside front tyre side wall damage not deep enough to reach cords but side wall soft at that point
~~~~~oil topup req~~~~~
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads low
unable to check inner brake pads
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads low
unable to check inner brake pads
front & rear brake pads low
slight play in both front wheels
unable to check inner brake pads
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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YK03 VVY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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