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YL03 GYC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

70,357 mi
Last recorded70,357 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,357 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 70,357 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 70,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,223 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 62,223 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,046 miles

advise o/s/f & n/s/f brake back plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2021 67,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 64,139 miles

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 64,139 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 69,375 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,524 miles

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 61,522 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 58,652 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,361 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 56,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,572 miles

rear exhaust mounting and flange slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,395 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,093 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,197 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,709 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,087 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 29,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,132 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,132 miles

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

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 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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What year was YL03 GYC registered?

YL03 GYC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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