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YL03 VVX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,959 mi
Last recorded69,959 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 69,959 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,248 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 69,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 68,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,640 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,158 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 66,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken snaped. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,688 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,964 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 59,614 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint block to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,265 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,662 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 37,280 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,074 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 27,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 9,865 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 VVX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVX, 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 YL03 VVX registered?

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

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