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SY03 XBN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

36,279 mi
Last recorded36,279 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 36,279 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery holder area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 35,689 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 33,330 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, front and rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 33,330 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, front and rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 30,691 miles

all suspension arms front and rear slightly corroded

nearside rear parking brake efficiency low

parking lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jan 2022 30,180 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,343 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 29,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension arms,front and rear heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 28,119 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 28,119 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,179 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 27,178 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,681 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,956 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 24,956 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 23,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,808 miles

all four tyre,s have surface cracks

Fail 11 Jun 2010 17,808 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four tyre,s have surface cracks

Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,773 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 15,773 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,496 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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SY03 XBN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SY03 XBN, 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 SY03 XBN registered?

SY03 XBN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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