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EA03 YNF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,221 mi
Last recorded91,221 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 91,221 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 87,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 87,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,952 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake only just passed, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Sep 2023 83,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake only just passed, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,485 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 73,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front fog light

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,266 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,725 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,195 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,361 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 49,299 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,247 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,008 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,458 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,458 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,947 miles

tyres worn on edges

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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EA03 YNF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA03 YNF, 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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EA03 YNF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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