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YC03 LTF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,442 mi
Last recorded77,442 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 77,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner Arch Liner Sitting On Wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within Prescribed Area Of Stut Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brace Bar Loose

Nearside Rear Corroded Hole Inadequitley Repaired In Wheel Arch

Offside Rear Corroded Hole In Wheel Arch Not Within Any Prescribed Areas

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

Product On Both Rear Tailights Reducing Light Intensity

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 76,199 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 19 Jun 2021 75,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion underside

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front lower lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,769 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 65,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,453 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 62,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing is corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,359 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Inner wing is corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 61,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,869 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,869 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,864 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,081 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,820 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,573 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 LTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC03 LTF, 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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YC03 LTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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