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YW03 BFK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,234 mi
Last recorded68,234 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 BFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 68,234 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 68,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 61,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 61,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,408 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,892 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 54,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,915 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,007 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,605 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,120 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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YW03 BFK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YW03 BFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW03 BFK registered?

YW03 BFK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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