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YK03 VVY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,405 mi
Last recorded130,405 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 130,405 miles

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.

Fail 20 May 2019 130,405 miles

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.

Pass 23 May 2018 129,950 miles

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.

Fail 23 May 2018 129,950 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2017 129,032 miles

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

Rear of both outer sills becoming corroded.

Fail 17 May 2017 129,032 miles

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.

Pass 18 May 2016 126,963 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2016 126,961 miles

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.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,454 miles

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

O/S/F chassis outer face corroding.

Rear of both outer sills starting to corrode.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 115,233 miles

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.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,233 miles

Rear of both outer sills corroded.

Rear of front to rear & N/S/R brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 111,428 miles

the main and n/s/r brake pipes are quite corroded

the rear sills and sill ends are weak with corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,051 miles

main brake pipe corroded

the rear sills are corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 99,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,596 miles

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~~~~~

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,942 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 66,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,420 miles

front & rear brake pads low

slight play in both front wheels

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,823 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 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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