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AJ03 YFT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,535 mi
Last recorded50,535 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 50,535 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 50,532 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,579 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 47,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 47,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 45,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 472,636 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 41,443 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,247 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,213 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 39,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 39,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,805 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 39,761 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,352 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 39,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear discs deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear discs deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,412 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,070 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,822 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Apr 2008 37,822 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,375 miles

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

handbrake travel,not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,497 miles

both rear tyres close to limit !!!!!!!!!! x2

nsf tyre close to limit!!!!!!!!!!!

osf tyre getting low !!!!!!!!!!!!!

travell on h/brake !!!!!!!!!!!

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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AJ03 YFT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ03 YFT, 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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AJ03 YFT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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