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YU03 GUD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,659 mi
Last recorded67,659 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 GUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 67,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure, suspension components and suspension mountings corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 8 May 2026 67,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure, suspension components and suspension mountings corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion offside front floorpan

Fail 19 Feb 2025 67,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion offside front floorpan

Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 62,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,026 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,371 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 55,369 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,919 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 51,918 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand Brake No Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear brake pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 51,892 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded at one end and covered in grease at the other. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,992 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,388 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 22,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,650 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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YU03 GUD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUD, 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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YU03 GUD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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