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EA03 YNL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,610 mi
Last recorded38,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 38,610 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view rear window missing (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion across underbody and components

Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,589 miles

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

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 Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view rear window missing (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,501 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion across underbody and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 38,494 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion across underbody and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 37,699 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 37,699 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 36,036 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,692 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,248 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 28,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,865 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,014 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 24,965 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 24,956 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,302 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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EA03 YNL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA03 YNL, 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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What year was EA03 YNL registered?

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

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