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WF03 YFM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,582 mi
Last recorded78,582 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 YFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 78,582 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 78,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust section corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded at joint

Fail 8 Jan 2024 76,548 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded at joint

Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,432 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 73,431 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,433 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside park brake performance only just met requirements

park brake lever travel high

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,331 miles

rear exhaust silencer baffles deteriorated

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 66,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine management light illuminated

rear exhaust silencer baffles deteriorated

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 61,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,169 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange starting to rust

slight surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,085 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,722 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 58,722 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,617 miles

NSR wheel slightly binding but not affecting brake performance.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,200 miles

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

pas pipes slightly corroded

rear sill ends corroded not gone through (both sides)

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,856 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,999 miles

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2009 42,453 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 33,727 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 29,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 May 2006 29,838 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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WF03 YFM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF03 YFM, 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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WF03 YFM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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