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YC03 RYB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,333 mi
Last recorded104,333 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 RYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 104,333 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 104,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 96,223 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,635 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,587 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear slight bind

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,615 miles

front to rear steel brake pipe surface corroded

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,615 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside rear/along subframe (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear steel brake pipe surface corroded

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,722 miles

FRONT CHASSIS CORROSION EVIDENT/COVER FITTED UNDERSIDE/CANNOT SEE TO THOROUGHLY INSPECT/ corrosion evident inner wing/chassis sides

surface corrosioin evident rear steel brake pipes

surface corrosion evident general underside/suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,001 miles

surface corrosion underbody/exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 60,546 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,794 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,731 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,182 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 RYB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

YC03 RYB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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