MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis condition becoming corroded in some areas but not reducing rigidity (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyres perished
Underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross over (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear end of nearside outer door sill corroding
welding repairs covered in under seal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross over (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear end of nearside outer door sill corroding
welding repairs covered in under seal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to front braking and suspension components
nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed
rear suspension and braking components corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery excessively corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to front braking and suspension components
nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed
rear suspension and braking components corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
heavy corrosion to all suspension components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
heavy corrosion to all suspension components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general condition of exhaust system poor due to corrosion
general condition of underside of vehicle poor due to corrossion
surface corrosion to outer sills and underside (floor)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general condition of exhaust system poor due to corrosion
general condition of underside of vehicle poor due to corrossion
surface corrosion to outer sills and underside (floor)
slight corrosion to offside front wing (lower)
some surface corrosion to suspension iron work
some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion to offside front wing (lower)
some surface corrosion to suspension iron work
some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to nearside outer sill
some surface corrosion to chassis and floor
some surface corrosion to suspension iron work
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to nearside outer sill
some surface corrosion to chassis and floor
some surface corrosion to suspension iron work
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to exhaust system
some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
surface corrosion to suspension iron
corrosion in underside of vehicle and suspension components
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion in underside of vehicle and suspension components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to all suspension components
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YU03 GPY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 YU03 GPY, 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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YU03 GPY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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