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YU03 LHG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,817 mi
Last recorded62,817 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 LHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 62,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively both front (1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive centre chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 21 Nov 2025 62,817 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively both front (1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive centre chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 60,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,942 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded n cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle and components under-sealed

Pass 23 Jul 2021 51,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,711 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 43,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,880 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming rusted on faces

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,416 miles

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

structure coverd with under seal

Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,583 miles

advise rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,987 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,497 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 26,497 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 23,121 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,438 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 15,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 13,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,439 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 LHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YU03 LHG, 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 YU03 LHG registered?

YU03 LHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YU03 LHG safe to buy?

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