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YY03 YEJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,696 mi
Last recorded86,696 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,696 miles

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

all underside rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,696 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all underside rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,678 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system very rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

under side all suspension parts rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,678 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

battery flat

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system very rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

under side all suspension parts rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,105 miles

exhaust system corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r sill corrosion small hole may need attention soon

rear brake disc's corroded on braking faces in places

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,966 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

exhaust system corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r sill corroded not within 30cm of a pescribed area

o/s/f sill starting to corrode in places

o/s/f tyre perishing

suspension components corroded in places

Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing

exhaust system corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r sill corroded not within 30cm of a pescribed area

o/s/f sill starting to corrode in places

o/s/f tyre perishing

suspension components corroded in places

Pass 7 Sep 2013 80,177 miles

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

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

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

car is rusty all over

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,142 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,098 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 67,098 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,291 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 50,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,955 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 39,955 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,409 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 YEJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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