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YL03 VFK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,184 mi
Last recorded84,184 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 84,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, but not within any structural parts

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,362 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

cuts to o/s/f tyre side wall

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

cuts to o/s/f tyre side wall

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,625 miles

both wipers split

various bits of surface corrosion under car

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,937 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,232 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,107 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 59,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,479 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 49,699 miles

O/S/R tyre has 3mm of tread remaining and has slight uneven tread wear

Fail 18 May 2011 49,697 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre has 3mm of tread remaining and has slight uneven tread wear

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,776 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,874 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,416 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 31,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,449 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 23,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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 VFK 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 65%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

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

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