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YL03 VWV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 VWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,602 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,554 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 84,552 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,751 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrossion on outer sills

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,742 miles

undersealed on underside

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,965 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,134 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,151 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 52,157 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 52,157 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,406 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 VWV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

YL03 VWV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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