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YF03 KFY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,408 mi
Last recorded86,408 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 KFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,408 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 86,407 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,655 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,890 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,290 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,707 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,978 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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YF03 KFY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF03 KFY, 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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YF03 KFY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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