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YF03 KGK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,683 mi
Last recorded114,683 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 114,683 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier boot floor corroded and hole (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills repaired and undersealed

Fail 12 Apr 2021 114,683 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier boot floor corroded and hole (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills repaired and undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,115 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,652 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,873 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,708 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,710 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,735 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

parking brake travel near to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,225 miles

parking brake travel near to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,302 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,166 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 71,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,295 miles

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

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 KGK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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