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YF03 BKT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,913 mi
Last recorded55,913 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BKT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 55,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 53,108 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 51,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 49,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 45,611 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 45,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,830 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 42,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,408 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 42,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,197 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 42,177 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 41,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 41,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2017 41,345 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2016 40,598 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 40,157 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,219 miles

Offside rear tyre split on inside side wall ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

Pass 8 May 2013 38,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 37,583 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,334 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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YF03 BKT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YF03 BKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF03 BKT registered?

YF03 BKT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 BKT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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