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YF03 KGA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,709 mi
Last recorded95,709 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 KGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 92,604 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing but not within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing but not within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2017 92,588 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing but not within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing but not within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,124 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,835 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 71,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blade ends split but still clearing screen

Fail 13 Oct 2014 68,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blade ends split but still clearing screen

Fail 4 Oct 2013 60,672 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,373 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,707 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 13 Oct 2010 40,593 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,261 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,637 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 4,396 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 KGA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF03 KGA, 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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What year was YF03 KGA registered?

YF03 KGA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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