CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK03 ZAE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,657 mi
Last recorded103,657 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ZAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 103,657 miles

front brakes binding

Fail 22 Jul 2019 103,563 miles

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

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

front brakes binding

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,997 miles

rear sills getting weak

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,613 miles

offside rear sill weak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 95,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

front brakes binding

offside rear sill weak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,634 miles

front brakes binding

nearside rear sill corroded and weak

offside rear sill heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,442 miles

front brakes binding

rear sills heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 80,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brakes binding

rear sills heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,832 miles

front brakes binding

rear sills corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,614 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,880 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 2 Nov 2010 54,951 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 4 Nov 2009 41,768 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,908 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,467 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)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK03 ZAE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK03 ZAE, 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

How do I check the history of YK03 ZAE?

You can check the full history of YK03 ZAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK03 ZAE registered?

YK03 ZAE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YK03 ZAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 ZAE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK03 ZAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK03 ZAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.