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YL03 GXU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

48,006 mi
Last recorded48,006 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,006 miles

General underside corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 47,999 miles

Front Position lamp missing Both front sidelights out. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General underside corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,965 miles

front and rear suspension and sub-frame components corroded

vehicle kept on dying when left at idle after doing the emission test

Fail 14 Mar 2025 45,965 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension and sub-frame components corroded

vehicle kept on dying when left at idle after doing the emission test

Pass 7 Jul 2023 45,701 miles

corrosion in chassis,subframes,suspension,sills -underside generally

wipers smeary

Fail 7 Jul 2023 45,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in chassis,subframes,suspension,sills -underside generally

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all brake discs are rusty on edges

all suspension components are corroded generally

Fail 11 Jul 2022 44,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all brake discs are rusty on edges

all suspension components are corroded generally

Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components are generally corroded slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2021 41,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components are generally corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,992 miles

underseal on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

various suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 38,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

underseal on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle coated in anti rust protection covering some prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,052 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,906 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner arch/sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/arches (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2016 28,413 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken top coil (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/arches (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2014 25,545 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside seatbelt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,949 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,486 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,430 miles

general corrosion to both floors

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,036 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 15,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,713 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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YL03 GXU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YL03 GXU, 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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YL03 GXU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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