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YL03 KRU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,946 mi
Last recorded68,946 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 KRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 68,946 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,952 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 55,138 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 55,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 51,601 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,671 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,065 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 KRU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRU, 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 YL03 KRU registered?

YL03 KRU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YL03 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 KRU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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