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Y202 VBS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,951 mi
Last recorded27,951 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 VBS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 27,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 27,923 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 27,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 27,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,220 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,171 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,174 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 7,120 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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Y202 VBS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y202 VBS, 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 Y202 VBS registered?

Y202 VBS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is Y202 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y202 VBS shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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