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YG03 SGX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,807 mi
Last recorded88,807 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 SGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 88,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 87,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 87,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 87,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 84,798 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2020
Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,220 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,597 miles

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

all 4 tyres splitting slightly

offside front and offside rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Fail 27 Mar 2014 68,597 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres splitting slightly

offside front and offside rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,588 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,588 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,779 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SGX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SGX, 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

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What year was YG03 SGX registered?

YG03 SGX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is YG03 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 SGX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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