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YH03 GKY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,394 mi
Last recorded102,394 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 GKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 102,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 101,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 101,457 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 100,456 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 97,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 94,949 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 94,949 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,692 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 90,259 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 87,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 84,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,277 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 77,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 70,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,999 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 53,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 53,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,287 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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YH03 GKY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH03 GKY, 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 YH03 GKY registered?

YH03 GKY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YH03 GKY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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