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BF03 YAE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,797 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2024 85,767 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe. at t connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 82,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills have been repaired

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,663 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,191 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 74,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,304 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre age cracks in tread.

Offside Rear tyre slight age cracks in tread.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,304 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre age cracks in tread.

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

Offside Rear tyre slight age cracks in tread.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,003 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroding

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

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

Observations only - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 6 May 2014 67,913 miles

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

Rear suspension coil springs corroding.

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,838 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear suspension coil springs corroding.

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 7 May 2013 67,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,413 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 65,413 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 51,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 42,319 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,246 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 37,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BF03 YAE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF03 YAE, 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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BF03 YAE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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