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BP03 YWH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,830 mi
Last recorded90,830 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 90,830 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2025 90,824 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Across axle o/s to n/s section) Borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,375 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2024 90,372 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 89,634 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 89,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 89,389 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension and chassis system covered in underseal

Fail 1 Sep 2021 78,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,954 miles

Exhaust corroded, worse at joints

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both - Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both - lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both - Upper/Lower badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 75,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 73,358 miles

Front no plate mount is loose

Rear brake pads are low

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Rear suspension components are very corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,330 miles

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Rear springs are corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,625 miles

REAR WHEELS A LITTLE STIFF TO TURN AT TIMES. FRONT NUMBER PLATE HOUSING LOOSE

Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,276 miles

Both rear coil springs are very corroded

Rear brake discs are becoming corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,421 miles

EML ON

Fail 2 Jun 2014 58,336 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,988 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill in poor condition

unable to see the thickness of front inner brake pads

Fail 8 Jun 2013 56,988 miles

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

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

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

both off side tyres perrished

o/s/r outer sill in poor condition

unable to see the thickness of front inner brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2012 56,180 miles

all 4 tyres perished and spliting

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 49,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,355 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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BP03 YWH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP03 YWH, 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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BP03 YWH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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