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YF03 KGJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,015 mi
Last recorded60,015 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 KGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 60,015 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,575 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 57,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 4 Dec 2018 52,127 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 52,127 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 47,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 40,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mount and inner chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer & inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,976 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills and both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 36,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills and both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,576 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 29,055 miles

rear of outer sills starting to rust

Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2012 25,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,072 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 19,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 14,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,808 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 5,276 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 4,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 3,096 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 3,096 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 KGJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KGJ, 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 KGJ registered?

YF03 KGJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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