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YH03 CBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,771 mi
Last recorded58,771 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 CBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 58,293 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 57,823 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 57,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,663 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,327 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,106 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,349 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,927 miles

N/S and O/S rear sills have been welded

The handbrake warning light does not come on when the handbrake is applied

Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,196 miles

Front Axle (1) service brake imbalance is at 21% (3.7B.5b)

Front Axle (1) service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service (3.7B.2)

Front The nearside rear lower outer sill has been previously plated (2.4A.3)

Nearside Front Lower outer sill prescribed area has corrosion forming within seat belt area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower outer sill prescribed area has corrosion forming within seat belt area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear lower outer sill has been previously plated and welded (2.4A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,620 miles

(3.5.1g)The offside front brake pad(s) are wearing thin

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.13mm

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,017 miles

(2.6.1)The nearside front wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to section 3 below

(3.5.1g)The offside front brake pad(s) are wearing towards the vehicle manufacturer recommendations for renewal

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc outer face is scored and corroding

(3.7A.1)The nearside front service brake has a slight bind present

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 24%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.62mm

(5.2.6)The nearside seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill)has excessive corrosion present through the first skin of the sill,indicating that a repair service is required

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 31 Mar 2014 51,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

(2.6.1)The nearside front wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to section 3 below

(3.5.1g)The offside front brake pad(s) are wearing towards the vehicle manufacturer recommendations for renewal

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc outer face is scored and corroding

(3.7A.1)The nearside front service brake has a slight bind present

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 24%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.62mm

(5.2.6)The nearside seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill)has excessive corrosion present through the first skin of the sill,indicating that a repair service is required

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,201 miles

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.51mm

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 49,197 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.51mm

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,680 miles

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The nearside and the offside seat belt prescribed areas has been repaired by an outside contractor, who has sealed over the repairs.

The nearside rear tyre inner shoulder area is wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,649 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The nearside rear tyre inner shoulder area is wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,593 miles

(1.1A.2b)The offside front positon lamp function is deteriorating

(2.0)The front underside has a protective cover fitted preventing a visual inspection of some of the structure and suspension,steering system

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating slight wear present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes during their application/reducing mode are at 25%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(1.1A.2b)The offside front positon lamp function is deteriorating

(2.0)The front underside has a protective cover fitted preventing a visual inspection of some of the structure and suspension,steering system

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating slight wear present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes during their application/reducing mode are at 25%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,210 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,832 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 25,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,891 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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YH03 CBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YH03 CBV, 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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YH03 CBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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