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BJ03 YBT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

28,539 mi
Last recorded28,539 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 28,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 28,425 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 28,425 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached droplink (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 28,246 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 27,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 27,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,337 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 27,091 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 26,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 26,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 25,882 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,457 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 25,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,232 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,110 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,412 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,140 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,385 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,419 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 5,735 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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BJ03 YBT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BJ03 YBT, 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 BJ03 YBT registered?

BJ03 YBT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 YBT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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