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BF03 YAH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,712 mi
Last recorded81,712 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,518 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,240 miles

some corrosion sills at rear

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,389 miles

both sills at the rear starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,836 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 57,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,409 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,132 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 49,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,190 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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BF03 YAH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF03 YAH, 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 BF03 YAH registered?

BF03 YAH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BF03 YAH safe to buy?

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