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YK03 YGS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,691 mi
Last recorded81,691 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 YGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,691 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 14 May 2025 78,919 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 78,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 78,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 77,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has been welded in various places on sills and chassis

has got slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and chassis

Fail 17 Jan 2023 77,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

park brake lever has excessive travel but still operational

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 72,522 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 72,522 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear sills and suspension parts corrded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 69,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise rear sills and suspension parts corrded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 68,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,094 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 66,094 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake Fluid Low

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

N/S And O/S sills starting to corrode at rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,524 miles

All 4 wishbones corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 58,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All 4 suspension lower wishbones corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,799 miles

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre wear in outer edges

Fail 8 Nov 2012 51,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre wear in outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,308 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,401 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn on very outer edge

Advise rear brake pads down to thickness of backings

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,610 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 38,610 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 36,234 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,234 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 34,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,108 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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YK03 YGS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YK03 YGS, 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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YK03 YGS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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