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YF03 BTX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 99,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 22 Nov 2022 99,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,168 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 95,015 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,994 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,306 miles

o/s front brake sticking slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,366 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,829 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,829 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,790 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,954 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly torn at end

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,306 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 27,413 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,397 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,516 miles

n/s/f wiper blade end spit wipers starting to smear

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 BTX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YF03 BTX, 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 YF03 BTX registered?

YF03 BTX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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