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YC03 HZZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,273 mi
Last recorded61,273 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 HZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 61,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,542 miles

Front Both front chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,327 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,460 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,083 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,088 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,630 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,906 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,708 miles

corrosion started at outer sills.

has a slight cut in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 39,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion started at outer sills.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,776 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,847 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,781 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,908 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,293 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,991 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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YC03 HZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC03 HZZ, 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 YC03 HZZ registered?

YC03 HZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is YC03 HZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 HZZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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