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YL03 VWA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,534 mi
Last recorded81,534 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 VWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,534 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,534 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 81,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,920 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,909 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill/quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,056 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,406 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,095 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 53,095 miles

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

front chassis legs starting to weaken from corrosion

offside outer sill starting to corrode

suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,133 miles

All underbody pannels starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 47,133 miles

All underbody pannels starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,707 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,707 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 43,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,006 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,108 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 28,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,128 miles

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 VWA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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