CarVerify

Free Car Check

YU03 GPY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,176 mi
Last recorded101,176 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 GPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,176 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis condition becoming corroded in some areas but not reducing rigidity (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,287 miles

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

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

Tyres perished

Underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2021 99,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,305 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear end of nearside outer door sill corroding

welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 6 Oct 2020 97,305 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear end of nearside outer door sill corroding

welding repairs covered in under seal

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front braking and suspension components

nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed

rear suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 91,677 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery excessively corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front braking and suspension components

nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed

rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 88,230 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 88,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,036 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,617 miles

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

general condition of exhaust system poor due to corrosion

general condition of underside of vehicle poor due to corrossion

surface corrosion to outer sills and underside (floor)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,617 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

general condition of exhaust system poor due to corrosion

general condition of underside of vehicle poor due to corrossion

surface corrosion to outer sills and underside (floor)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,412 miles

slight corrosion to offside front wing (lower)

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,412 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to offside front wing (lower)

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,785 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

some surface corrosion to chassis and floor

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,785 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

some surface corrosion to chassis and floor

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,841 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to suspension iron

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,854 miles

corrosion in underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 71,854 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion in underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,399 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,487 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,909 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,465 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,643 miles

Front 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YU03 GPY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YU03 GPY, 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

How do I check the history of YU03 GPY?

You can check the full history of YU03 GPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YU03 GPY registered?

YU03 GPY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YU03 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 GPY shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU03 GPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YU03 GPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.