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YU03 LHM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,775 mi
Last recorded87,775 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 87,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,382 miles

All brake pipes underneath car are corroded, covered in grease or another material.

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of car showing signs of corrosion but not weakening the structure.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,088 miles

All brake pipes underneath car are covered in grease, underseal or another material

Fail 28 Aug 2023 82,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes underneath car are covered in grease ,underseal or another material

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust joint between centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 78,380 miles

All brake pipes underneath car are covered in grease underseal or other material

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint between centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and has a slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,187 miles

All brake pipes underneath car are covered in grease, underseal or other material

Fail 20 Jul 2021 76,187 miles

All brake pipes underneath car are covered in grease, underseal or other material

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,419 miles

All brake pipes underneath car are covered in grease, underseal or other material

Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,145 miles

All brake pipes underneath car are covered with grease and underseal

Front slight bind on n/s front brake at time of test o.k

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 71,128 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes underneath car are covered with grease and underseal

Front slight bind on n/s front brake at time of test o.k

Slight corrosion on n/s and o/s inner front box sections

Pass 7 Jul 2018 67,745 miles

Front lower inner wing / box sections beginning to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,713 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,545 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 59,542 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,542 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,996 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 LHM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

YU03 LHM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is YU03 LHM safe to buy?

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