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YU03 GUE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,960 mi
Last recorded94,960 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 GUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 94,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 94,698 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wing/chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 94,348 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS IN FRONT WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ALONG FLOOR IN CLIP .ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,817 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 93,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 93,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of main line brake pipe corroded slightly marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front both outer parts of chassis legs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear-bar indicators and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 93,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear-bar indicators on inner part of tread and slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 92,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 90,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,283 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,803 miles

offside front brake pads worn low, nearside front brake binding, front brake imbalance 21%.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 71,803 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front brake pads worn low, nearside front brake binding, front brake imbalance 21%.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 63,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake discs corroded and pads getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 54,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,323 miles

front discs slight wear

rera brake pads getting a little low

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,956 miles

Nearside 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
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YU03 GUE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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