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YW03 AFE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,847 mi
Last recorded78,847 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 78,847 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,178 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 69,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corrosion near suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,477 miles

brakes may require servicing

rear upper floor ,, sills corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 67,477 miles

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

brakes may require servicing

rear upper floor ,, sills corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,769 miles

both rear inner sills have corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2020 65,769 miles

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

both rear inner sills have corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,017 miles

both rear inner upper wheel arches have corrosion.

front wipers worn

Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,212 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,436 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 48,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,041 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,499 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,841 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2013 43,832 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,733 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 34,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,312 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,371 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,930 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 AFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFE, 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 AFE registered?

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

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