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YG03 LXF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,349 mi
Last recorded24,349 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 LXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 24,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 24,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 24,124 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 23,933 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,794 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,253 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,987 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,548 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,083 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,903 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,187 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,535 miles

slight brake judder all round

Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,750 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 11,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,789 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 LXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YG03 LXF, 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 YG03 LXF registered?

YG03 LXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is YG03 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 LXF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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