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YN03 ZDS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,135 mi
Last recorded59,135 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 59,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,566 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 56,769 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 56,245 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills and wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 55,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,006 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 47,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,432 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded inner face.

handbrake slightly high.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,368 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

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

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 28,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,368 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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YN03 ZDS 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 91.3%.

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 YN03 ZDS, 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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YN03 ZDS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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