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YL03 VEX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,809 mi
Last recorded45,809 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,809 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 45,804 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 45,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,625 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 40,170 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,343 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,094 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,550 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,047 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,831 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased unable to fully inspect .

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,225 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 25,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 VEX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL03 VEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 VEX registered?

YL03 VEX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YL03 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 VEX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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