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YE03 YKS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,925 mi
Last recorded45,925 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 YKS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 45,925 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 43,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 21,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 20,706 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 18,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 16,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,830 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,188 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 9,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 6,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,597 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 YKS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKS, 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 YE03 YKS registered?

YE03 YKS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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