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YK03 WPB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,104 mi
Last recorded114,104 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 WPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 114,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front inner arches corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 113,548 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside inner and outer sills

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 112,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,026 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,769 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 90,768 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,706 miles

Rusting on front suspension

Pass 1 May 2013 65,633 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,445 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,427 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,937 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 60,937 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,256 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,188 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)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,215 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,829 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 WPB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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