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AJ03 YGC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,971 mi
Last recorded94,971 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 94,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear corroded sill

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

Offside Rear corroded sill

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 89,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 85,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,522 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 81,461 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2020 76,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 74,729 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in swept area on n/s of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 73,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,574 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 70,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 69,489 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,959 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,552 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,794 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AJ03 YGC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AJ03 YGC, 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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AJ03 YGC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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