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YN03 ZBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,456 mi
Last recorded59,456 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY DRY RUSTY SPRINGS BRAKE PIPES REQ CLEAN ALL RADIUS ARMS WAX OIL GREASE NOW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK CAN HELP SPRINGS FROM FRACTURE.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY DRY RUSTY SPRINGS BRAKE PIPES REQ CLEAN ALL RADIUS ARMS WAX OIL GREASE NOW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK CAN HELP SPRINGS FROM FRACTURE.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,446 miles

SILLS FLOOR RADIUS ARMS SUB FRAMES ALL BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOING QUITE RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT ALL SPRINGS BACK PLATES SAME

Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connections corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 58,380 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connections corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,188 miles

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL RUSTY DRY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK AND WAX OIL GREASE ADVISE ONLY PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,188 miles

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL RUSTY DRY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK AND WAX OIL GREASE ADVISE ONLY PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,951 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,847 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,253 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,399 miles

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

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

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

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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YN03 ZBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YN03 ZBV, 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 YN03 ZBV registered?

YN03 ZBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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