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W447 YRV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 YRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,924 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 61,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,205 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 60,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 56,897 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear rear brake discs corroded

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2023 56,897 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear rear brake discs corroded

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension assembly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,778 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,010 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 49,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 46,814 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,137 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,073 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,195 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 42,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 41,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,609 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 39,627 miles

Travel in handbrake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,627 miles

Travel in handbrake

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,188 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on tread and outer sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,753 miles

all tyres perished outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 33,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,491 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 32,491 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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W447 YRV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W447 YRV, 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 W447 YRV registered?

W447 YRV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is W447 YRV safe to buy?

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