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YL03 GXB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

68,905 mi
Last recorded68,905 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 68,903 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating and slight imbalance (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,347 miles

Nearside Front inner wing begining to showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wing begining to show signs of corrosion

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 68,347 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing begining to showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing begining to show signs of corrosion

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,851 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 67,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill behind the front wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,065 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under a post (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,142 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 66,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,787 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 62,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,077 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,562 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,558 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,493 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 49,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,187 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,183 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,078 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 41,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,531 miles

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

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

rear tyres also show signs of cracking.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,239 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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YL03 GXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YL03 GXB, 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 YL03 GXB registered?

YL03 GXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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