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YH03 KTJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,099 mi
Last recorded51,099 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 KTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 51,099 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2018 51,099 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,873 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at the front of the wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at the front of the wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 48,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at the front of the wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at the front of the wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

little reserve travel on hand brake lever

Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,064 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 47,063 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,434 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,792 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,589 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 40,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,016 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,339 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 38,337 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,763 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs pitted on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2010 32,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,534 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,863 miles

wipers starting to split

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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YH03 KTJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 YH03 KTJ, 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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YH03 KTJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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