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YW03 ANR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,935 mi
Last recorded52,935 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 ANR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 52,744 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 52,744 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,257 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 52,063 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

suspension rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,688 miles

signs of slight corrosion to n/s sill top

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,089 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear flange

n/s rear inner brake pipe corroding slightly

o/s rear wing slightly dented

Fail 27 Jun 2012 41,089 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating at rear flange

n/s rear inner brake pipe corroding slightly

o/s rear wing slightly dented

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 38,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,973 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on inner walls

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,378 miles

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

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

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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YW03 ANR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YW03 ANR, 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 YW03 ANR registered?

YW03 ANR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 ANR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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