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YG03 NJS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,954 mi
Last recorded58,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 NJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 58,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 55,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,738 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 49,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt lose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 48,678 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,339 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,802 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,744 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 19,989 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 NJS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YG03 NJS, 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 NJS registered?

YG03 NJS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2003.

Is YG03 NJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 NJS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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