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YY03 VLS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,413 mi
Last recorded101,413 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 101,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Oct 2022 101,413 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Oct 2019 101,364 miles

Brake performance not tested Serious Fluid Leak O/S/R Pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front And Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog Light Inop

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 98,070 miles

rear suspension arms beginning to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2018 94,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,249 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 91,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/box section through arch (2.4.A.3)

Evidence of body filler over both rear outer sills

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,680 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,813 miles

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 77,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,057 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,337 miles

osf suspension strut lower mount bush adrift

Fail 25 Jun 2013 69,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osf suspension strut lower mount bush adrift

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,352 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre cracking from age near side rear tyre split on inside wall off side rear tyre split outside wall

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,839 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 26,625 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 VLS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY03 VLS, 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 VLS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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