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YB03 BTV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 100,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,282 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 98,190 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,369 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 94,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,032 miles

Rear of both door sills corroded. only cosmetic at time of test, but will req att. or further damage will result.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,667 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,500 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides of sills corroded at rear, cosmetic only at time of test but will req attention (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 64,500 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides of sills corroded at rear, cosmetic only at time of test but will req attention (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,211 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,789 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2015 49,789 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,139 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,871 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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YB03 BTV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB03 BTV, 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 YB03 BTV registered?

YB03 BTV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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