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CX03 YPK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,947 mi
Last recorded106,947 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 106,947 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

EML illuminating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on the rear connection (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 registration plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 97,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 89,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 85,248 miles

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

Floor sills and chassis corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,520 miles

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

discs slight corrosion

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four (4.1.D.1f)

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

discs slight corrosion

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,754 miles

All brake disc's rusty due to lack of use

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 68,754 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All brake disc's rusty due to lack of use

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 60,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 60,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,130 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED ADVISE INSPECTION

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR MINIMUM

REAR BRAKES SHOW A 24% IMBALANCE ??

Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,383 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,097 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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CX03 YPK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CX03 YPK, 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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CX03 YPK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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