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YK03 WJW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,166 mi
Last recorded82,166 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 WJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 82,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 81,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security For near sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor near sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,023 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 80,835 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 80,834 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Next to spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis rail holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet just over 30 cm away from strut mount under washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 80,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg, within 30 cm of sub frame mounting. within 30 cm of front anti roll bar mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,873 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 80,871 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 75,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 70,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 59,432 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,765 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs show signs of pitting inner sides.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,410 miles

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

brake discs front have pitting on inner sides also brake squeek near side front.

rear brake discs have pitting inner sides.

Pass 28 May 2009 45,587 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,219 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,870 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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YK03 WJW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YK03 WJW, 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 YK03 WJW registered?

YK03 WJW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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