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YF03 VKJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,802 mi
Last recorded74,802 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,191 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 74,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 74,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,713 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 73,713 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,828 miles

Rear outer sills starting to corrode & deteriorate .

Pass 16 May 2014 69,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 67,074 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 66,976 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 63,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,052 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 58,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 52,437 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2007 33,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,698 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 32,698 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 VKJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

YF03 VKJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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