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YM03 MKL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,343 mi
Last recorded52,343 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 MKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 52,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 52,326 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,715 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 49,773 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,994 miles

Front Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 8 Dec 2018 43,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle has underseal applied restricting the view of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,261 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,018 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms and subframes rusty (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear sill getting rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,641 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,567 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 36,567 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,010 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,690 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,751 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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YM03 MKL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YM03 MKL, 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 YM03 MKL registered?

YM03 MKL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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