MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
offside rear brake disc slightly corroded
slight power steering leak from steering rack
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear slight wheel bearing roughness
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear slight wheel bearing roughness
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
both rear outer sills corroded
rear coil springs corroded slightly
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)
corrosion to the nearside and offside outer sills
slight brake disc distortion at offside rear & nearside rear
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YL03 VFM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?
YL03 VFM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.
Is YL03 VFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL03 VFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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