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YB03 YBN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,380 mi
Last recorded50,380 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 50,380 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 50,104 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,961 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 27,277 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 26,575 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,746 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,530 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 24,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,718 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 22,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,398 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,955 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,014 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,402 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,420 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 8,925 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 YBN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YB03 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

YB03 YBN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 YBN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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