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YL03 VWR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,607 mi
Last recorded32,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 VWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,607 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,993 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 28,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,102 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,621 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 VWR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

YL03 VWR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is YL03 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 VWR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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