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YY03 YEV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,400 mi
Last recorded78,400 miles
Recorded on14 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2017 78,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 74,429 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,052 miles

offside front chassis starting to corrode in offside front wheel arch

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components heavily rusty / corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,909 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components heavily rusty / corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,449 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 53,449 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,370 miles

handbrake travel excessive

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,886 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,363 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 YEV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YEV, 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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YY03 YEV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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