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YG03 FEC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 FEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 93,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 91,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 91,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 91,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 90,152 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,135 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 89,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by andti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 87,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,859 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,793 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

rear anti roll bar has moved across to n/s/r but no play found in bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,244 miles

fuel guage & bottom of rev counter not illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,053 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 48,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,732 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 41,732 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,056 miles

advice near side rear tyre on 3mmm

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,039 miles

both rear calipers seized slightly

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,486 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,190 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,857 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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YG03 FEC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YG03 FEC, 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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YG03 FEC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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