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BP03 YYN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,646 mi
Last recorded96,646 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 96,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 95,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,878 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,651 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,776 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,731 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,466 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,982 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,844 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2015 88,841 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,244 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,002 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,288 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 86,724 miles

corrosion on front inner wings and rear of sills/wheel arches

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2011 86,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front inner wings and rear of sills/wheel arches

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,236 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,414 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,638 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 YYN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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