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YB03 YBW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,096 mi
Last recorded109,096 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 109,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 105,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 102,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,995 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,200 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,366 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,396 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 77,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,839 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,317 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,655 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 66,652 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,024 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 54,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,494 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 34,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 YBW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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