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YK03 WSH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,965 mi
Last recorded106,965 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,965 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 106,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,294 miles

Front Oil leak ()

brakes slight bind on all front and rear

Fail 15 Mar 2018 98,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Oil leak ()

brakes slight bind on all front and rear

Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,662 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,731 miles

Front suspension ball joint/s boot/s perished

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Offside rear brake pad/s badly worn

Offside rear brake pads and disc showing signs of over heating

Play in the nearside track rod inner ball joint

Power steering pipes rusted

Rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 12 Mar 2016 84,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to the nearside rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside sill to floor (5.2.6)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front suspension ball joint/s boot/s perished

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake pad/s badly worn

Offside rear brake pads and disc showing signs of over heating

Play in the nearside track rod inner ball joint

Power steering pipes rusted

Rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,924 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,569 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 68,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,767 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 54,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,810 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,738 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 WSH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 WSH, 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 WSH registered?

YK03 WSH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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