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YIL 3043

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,093 mi
Last recorded52,093 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 3043
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 52,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,637 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,791 miles

cracks in all four tyres 16 years old

Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,726 miles

cracks in all four tyres and over 15 years old

Pass 6 Jun 2022 50,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,209 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,678 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,135 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,649 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 44,536 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 42,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 40,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,020 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,047 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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YIL 3043 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 100%.

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 YIL 3043, 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 YIL 3043 registered?

YIL 3043 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is YIL 3043 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 3043 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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