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YB03 YOE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 69,998 miles

Nearside Outer sill coroded

Offside Outer sill coroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 69,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill coroded

Offside Outer sill coroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,593 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 65,593 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,884 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 61,884 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 56,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/Cracking and perishing/ worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ Cracking and perishing / Worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,882 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,641 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,426 miles

handbrake high

Pass 22 May 2009 27,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 26,405 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 26,405 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 22,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,234 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 YOE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

YB03 YOE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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