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YV03 CPE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,638 mi
Last recorded62,638 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 CPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,638 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 62,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs module (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/previous plate weld has broke away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,625 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/boot area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 60,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs module (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/boot area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,451 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor storage holed but not effecting usage, both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front suspension lower ball joints covers perished

vehicle underside has age related heavy corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2019 57,451 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor storage holed but not effecting usage, both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front suspension lower ball joints covers perished

vehicle underside has age related heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,255 miles

power steering pipe rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2018 55,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

power steering pipe rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2018 55,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area and inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

general underside of the vehicle badly corroded

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,266 miles

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

Rear TYRES BOTH HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,259 miles

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

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

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

Rear TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN SIDEWALL

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,014 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 51,014 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,809 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,340 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,294 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 26 Aug 2011 45,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,149 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,137 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,582 miles

o/s &n/s front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,377 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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YV03 CPE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YV03 CPE, 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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YV03 CPE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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