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YK03 WMR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,068 mi
Last recorded62,068 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 WMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,068 miles

Under body has unseal covering chassis and prescribed areas reducing visibility

Fail 18 Sep 2023 62,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body has unseal covering chassis and prescribed areas reducing visibility

Fail 8 Jun 2023 62,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail on next to subframe mounting and anti roll bar attachment. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 47,140 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,356 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 40,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,861 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,369 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear outer cills slightly coroded

Fail 9 Aug 2014 33,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear outer cills slightly coroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,031 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 26,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,438 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,964 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 2,732 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 WMR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMR, 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 WMR registered?

YK03 WMR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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