2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YH03 YYX
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 71,717 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH03 YYX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/05/2024
- 71,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH03 YYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (YH03 YYX) between March 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is imp”; “Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”.
YH03 YYX Mileage History
- 28/03/200613,784 mi
- 07/03/200717,420 mi+3,636 mi
- 28/03/200821,528 mi+4,108 mi
- 20/08/200925,354 mi+3,826 mi
- 18/10/201028,791 mi+3,437 mi
- 12/12/201133,015 mi+4,224 mi
- 12/02/201336,995 mi+3,980 mi
- 12/02/201336,995 mi
- 20/02/201441,051 mi+4,056 mi
- 10/02/201544,593 mi+3,542 mi
- 18/02/201645,805 mi+1,212 mi
- 23/02/201645,806 mi+1 mi
- 25/02/201747,257 mi+1,451 mi
- 05/03/201849,367 mi+2,110 mi
- 09/03/201849,367 mi
- 07/03/201950,123 mi+756 mi
- 15/03/201950,123 mi
- 04/03/202062,035 mi+11,912 mi
- 04/03/202062,035 mi
- 05/04/202371,420 mi+9,385 mi
- 31/05/202471,717 mi+297 mi
Average of roughly 3,187 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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