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YA52 VEW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,455 mi
Last recorded113,455 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 113,455 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 113,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 113,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 112,973 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 112,584 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 112,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front lower front wing corroded

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

Offside Front lower front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 112,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front lower front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front lower front wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 110,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wing rusting

Offside Front Lower wing rusting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 110,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower wing rusting

Offside Front Lower wing rusting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 109,107 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 107,699 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 107,312 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 107,308 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2016 106,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 105,673 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 105,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 103,505 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all brake discs deteriorated

handbrake travel excessive

Fail 26 Jan 2012 103,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs deteriorated

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,557 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 100,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 92,271 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 74,807 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,716 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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YA52 VEW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YA52 VEW, 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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YA52 VEW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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