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YL03 VWE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 VWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,118 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 91,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 88,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 83,374 miles

vehicle is prepared for road rallying

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering return pipe damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,241 miles

vehicle is prepared for road rallying

Fail 5 Dec 2017 81,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

boot floor corroded slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2016 80,967 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake sticking on slightly.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 80,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake sticking on slightly.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,837 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 76,837 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,087 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sills corroded both sides

Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,087 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sills corroded both sides

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,390 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,390 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear roll bar bushes and links worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,197 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,435 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 VWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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