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YC03 WGF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2025 88,382 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Condition off components and underneath rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,483 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 67,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,792 miles

all rear suspension slight corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch ang outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at rear and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,754 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. small splits on inner walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,019 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 58,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,268 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,763 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,055 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,734 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 33,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,945 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,877 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,800 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 WGF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WGF, 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 WGF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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