MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken Off (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken Off (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
advise o/s/f & n/s/f brake back plate in poor condition
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
advise o/s/f & n/s/f brake back plate in poor condition
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc back corrison
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill leading up to the inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill leading up to the inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor, leading to inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill leading up to the inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill leading up to the inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s front brake back plate corroded
o/s rear tyre valve cracked
slight play in o/s rear ARB linkage
the rear o/s rigid brake pipe into a junction box is slightly corroded
rear exhaust mounting and flange slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front+rear inner brake discs starting to rust + oil leak under car
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YL03 GYC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 GYC, 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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YL03 GYC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.
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