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YY03 OMX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,156 mi
Last recorded76,156 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 OMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2023 76,156 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,962 miles

Offside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

both front inner sills behind wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner arch slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2021 66,237 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2020 62,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,508 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 56,508 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 52,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,714 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,274 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,046 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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YY03 OMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY03 OMX, 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 YY03 OMX registered?

YY03 OMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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