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YK03 YPB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 76,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,122 miles

corrosion to both outer sills and underbody sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by anti roll bar link (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to inner wheel arches lower offside

corrosion to inner/outer sills and lower part of wing panels

corrosion to suspension components

washers weak

Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by anti roll bar link (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner wheel arches lower offside

corrosion to inner/outer sills and lower part of wing panels

corrosion to suspension components

washers weak

Fail 3 Feb 2021 73,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by anti roll bar link (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by anti roll bar link (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner wheel arches lower offside

corrosion to inner/outer sills and lower part of wing panels

corrosion to suspension components

washers weak

Pass 31 Aug 2019 72,627 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,191 miles

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,793 miles

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

both outer sills corroded at the front

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2017 66,793 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

both outer sills corroded at the front

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,780 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 37,779 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,368 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,034 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 26,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,413 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 24,488 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,250 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 YPB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YPB, 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 YPB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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