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YD03 WFS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,460 mi
Last recorded59,460 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 WFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 59,460 miles

Offside Front Outer wing sill corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2025 59,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer wing sill corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2024 59,371 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 59,371 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 56,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,837 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 55,837 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,551 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 55,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 1 Jun 2018 53,492 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 53,492 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within 30cm of lower seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,799 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 51,799 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 50,465 miles

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

near and offside outer sills at ends corroded

near and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front and rear panels damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2014 48,359 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside wiper split at end.

offside damage to wing and door.

offside windscreen marked scratch not effectng view.

rear exhaust section at joint corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,359 miles

nearside wiper split at end.

offside damage to wing and door.

offside windscreen marked scratch not effectng view.

rear exhaust section at joint corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside front bumper end and wing.

exhaust centre section pipe and rear section pipes at joint corroded.

power steering pipes corroded.

rear brake pads 65-70% woren.

wheel arches near and offside rear corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 43,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,647 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,221 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,254 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 32,258 miles

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

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

advise front wheel alignment

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,633 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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YD03 WFS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YD03 WFS, 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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YD03 WFS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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