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CA03 BYT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,374 mi
Last recorded90,374 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 90,374 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,135 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 30 Oct 2023 85,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 80,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,763 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 76,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,311 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,311 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,511 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,610 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,377 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,755 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 21,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,943 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 11,762 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 20 Sep 2006 8,855 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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CA03 BYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CA03 BYT, 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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CA03 BYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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