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YU52 WWA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,330 mi
Last recorded92,330 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 WWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,330 miles

under sealed under side of car

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,402 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 88,252 miles

nearside and offside rear sills corroding slightly

Fail 10 Apr 2014 88,252 miles

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

nearside and offside rear sills corroding slightly

Pass 10 May 2013 84,598 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 84,598 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 78,503 miles

rear number plate discolourd

Fail 17 May 2012 78,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate discolourd

Pass 12 May 2011 72,548 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 72,548 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2010 64,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 57,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,798 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 37,786 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,191 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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YU52 WWA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YU52 WWA, 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 YU52 WWA registered?

YU52 WWA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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