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YG03 SFZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,999 mi
Last recorded78,999 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 SFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 78,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 78,548 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 78,249 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022
Fail 12 Nov 2022 77,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 76,758 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,773 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,719 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 Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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)

front steering components slightly corroded

front suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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)

front steering components slightly corroded

front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,490 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres,side walls starting to crack

rear tyres,side walls starting to crack

Fail 30 Nov 2016 71,490 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres,side walls starting to crack

rear tyres,side walls starting to crack

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,055 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 69,054 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,070 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 66,067 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,106 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 82,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 59,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,378 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,020 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,007 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 SFZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

YG03 SFZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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