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YL03 KRN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,026 mi
Last recorded107,026 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 KRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 107,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring insecure

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 107,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring insecure

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 106,175 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 106,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 106,085 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray corroded + half missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroded

offside front outer sill badly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,015 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 97,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,497 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,287 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 76,279 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 70,246 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 10 Apr 2018 70,203 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s/r outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

All suspension arms corroded

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 May 2017 66,405 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 66,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 63,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 61,982 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Offside rear tyre wall slit.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,464 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake and powersteering pipes covered with oil/grease

Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake and powersteering pipes covered with oil/grease

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,807 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,274 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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YL03 KRN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL03 KRN, 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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YL03 KRN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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