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YW03 EBD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,504 mi
Last recorded88,504 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 EBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 88,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body is corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 85,261 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 85,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,300 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,105 miles

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

various sections of minor corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2021 77,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

various sections of minor corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle section of exhaust deteriorated at rear join

various sections of minor corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,708 miles

middle section of exhaust slightly deteriorated- at rear join

Fail 27 Jun 2019 75,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

middle section of exhaust slightly deteriorated- at rear join

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front/Rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front/Rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,021 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 68,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,239 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,821 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,030 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,430 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,539 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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YW03 EBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YW03 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

YW03 EBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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