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YL03 FJA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,961 mi
Last recorded73,961 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 FJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 73,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,889 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 71,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,405 miles

Nearside Front slightly corroded

Offside Front slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,274 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,730 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 31,139 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,144 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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YL03 FJA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YL03 FJA, 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 YL03 FJA registered?

YL03 FJA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YL03 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 FJA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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