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YG03 NJT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,040 mi
Last recorded51,040 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 51,040 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 50,581 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,126 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,766 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,313 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 49,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 48,845 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,110 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 48,107 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,870 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,870 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,185 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,394 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,522 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 34,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,014 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 33,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,113 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 NJT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG03 NJT?

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What year was YG03 NJT registered?

YG03 NJT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is YG03 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 NJT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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