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YW03 AFK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

101,602 mi
Last recorded101,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 101,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 97,380 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 97,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 95,936 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 95,936 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,255 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 92,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,465 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 89,465 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,409 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 77,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre very slight high and low spots

Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre very slight high and low spots

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,339 miles

corrosion to inside of front brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,183 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,431 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,405 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 AFK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 AFK, 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 AFK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YW03 AFK shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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