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YP03 YPR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,116 mi
Last recorded23,116 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 23,116 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 22,972 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 21,345 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 18,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 15,433 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 14,597 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 13,895 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 13,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 13,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 13,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 12,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 12,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 8,605 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 8,605 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 7,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 5,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 5,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 3,783 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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YP03 YPR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YP03 YPR, 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 YP03 YPR registered?

YP03 YPR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YP03 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 YPR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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