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WF03 YFP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,875 mi
Last recorded93,875 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 YFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,875 miles

NSF outer sill corroded

OSF Outer sill corroded

OSR outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 93,875 miles

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

OSR outer sill corroded

NSF outer sill corroded

OSF Outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,539 miles

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

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 92,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/ inter pipe joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 90,719 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 90,719 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 89,144 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,652 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 87,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,141 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bush support mounts/border line (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bush support mounts/border line (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 85,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bush support mounts/border line (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bush support mounts/border line (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 83,847 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Left to right (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,066 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 67,720 miles

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

under shields fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 67,547 miles

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/side and o/side inner rear sills has slight corrosion

rear suspension arms has slight corrosion

slight corrosion around o/side rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,643 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 42,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 42,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,755 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,419 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 31,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,390 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YFP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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