MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust corroded
front discs slightly pitted
offside front tyre wearing on innr and feathering on edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust corroded
front discs slightly pitted
offside front tyre wearing on innr and feathering on edge
rear discs slightly corroded
front brake balance has just passed 22% front brakes may need some attention
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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YV03 VWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 YV03 VWE, 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 YV03 VWE registered?
YV03 VWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2003.
Is YV03 VWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for YV03 VWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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