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VE03 YJP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,476 mi
Last recorded70,476 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 YJP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 70,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 60,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 48,327 miles

front disc pitted and rear disc pitted rear pads low .suface rusted all round floor and body

under seal all round the floor

Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,319 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-carriage & nearside rear inner sill protected in under-sealant.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,233 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear and nsf tyres perished

inner faces of front discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear and nsf tyres perished

inner faces of front discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,593 miles

Nail in O/S/F Tyre (not repairable)

Rear number plate in poor condition but not likely to be miss read

Fail 4 Apr 2017 40,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in O/S/F Tyre (not repairable)

Rear number plate in poor condition but not likely to be miss read

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,117 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,411 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 37,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,336 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,509 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,004 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,220 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,021 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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VE03 YJP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE03 YJP, 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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VE03 YJP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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