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YV03 CPF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,918 mi
Last recorded30,918 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 CPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 30,918 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 30,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 May 2025 30,181 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 30,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 May 2024 29,300 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 28,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 26,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,289 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 25,057 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 24,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 22,731 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,839 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 19,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,183 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,263 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,970 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 9,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,167 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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YV03 CPF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YV03 CPF, 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 YV03 CPF registered?

YV03 CPF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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