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YF03 OEB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,524 mi
Last recorded109,524 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 109,524 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise corrosion in wheel arches and sills

Pass 3 Jun 2024 98,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limits 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 87,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 76,079 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 73,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 May 2020 70,475 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 67,595 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 67,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 64,881 miles

Exhaust joint deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust joint deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2016 59,894 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2015 57,827 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 8 May 2014 55,332 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2013 52,363 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,664 miles

n/s o/s/f tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,976 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,769 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 OEB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OEB, 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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YF03 OEB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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