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YV03 CPK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,835 mi
Last recorded103,835 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 CPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,835 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 103,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 100,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis and body starting to rust front and rear in several places

Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt loose and not correctly fitted (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis and body starting to rust in several places

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished and cracked

exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2018 97,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished and cracked

exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 2 May 2017 90,687 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,210 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,887 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,887 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,458 miles

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

both rear spring hangers starting to corrode

o/s and n/s inner sills corroding

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link

small tear in o/s/f tyre sidewall but unable to see cords

Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,396 miles

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

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

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

both rear spring hangers starting to corrode

o/s and n/s inner sills corroding

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link

small tear in o/s/f tyre sidewall but unable to see cords

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,282 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe across rear corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,280 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe across rear corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,221 miles

front disc s worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,239 miles

slight damage n/s rear tyre on sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,646 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,777 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,731 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 CPK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YV03 CPK, 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 CPK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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