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YK03 WRB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,450 mi
Last recorded126,450 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 126,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 126,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,343 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 1 miles

Central Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Central Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,808 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,580 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,883 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,979 miles

EML on

nearside outer rear sill corroded

offside outer rear sill corroded

small cuts in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,234 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,688 miles

all discs slghtly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,865 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,011 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,012 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 WRB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRB, 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 WRB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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