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YL03 VWC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,923 mi
Last recorded98,923 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 VWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 95,894 miles

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed (corrosion present)

Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,855 miles

all underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,720 miles

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

both front chassi corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,560 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 84,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,233 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,169 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 68,169 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,083 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 48,083 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,169 miles

near side front tyre slight damage on sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre slight damage on sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,622 miles

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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YL03 VWC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YL03 VWC, 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 YL03 VWC registered?

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

Is YL03 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 VWC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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