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YE03 OJH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,079 mi
Last recorded71,079 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 OJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 71,079 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 3 Sep 2025 71,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Feb 2024 69,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,845 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 61,838 miles

Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,446 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUSH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 54,873 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,703 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,576 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 49,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,563 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,548 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,993 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 38,876 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 38,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 34,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,392 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,260 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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YE03 OJH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YE03 OJH, 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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YE03 OJH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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