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YK03 ZAB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,078 mi
Last recorded104,078 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ZAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 104,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 95,126 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 86,459 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 24 May 2021 81,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, offside rear, nearside front, nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2021 81,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, offside rear, nearside front, nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2020 79,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion on underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 May 2019 72,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 64,001 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 58,412 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,720 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2015 47,742 miles

all 4 tyres perished

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 May 2014 41,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,827 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,547 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,896 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted innersides.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,948 miles

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres outer edge on 2 TO 3MM

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 ZAB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZAB, 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 ZAB registered?

YK03 ZAB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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