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YM03 KJE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,094 mi
Last recorded53,094 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 KJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 53,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,310 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 43,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 31,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 27,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,689 miles

ehxuast back box joint is corroded

nearside front tyre is badly perished/cracked

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside front tyre is badly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Pass 11 May 2011 20,464 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 19,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,047 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,617 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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YM03 KJE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YM03 KJE, 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 YM03 KJE registered?

YM03 KJE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is YM03 KJE safe to buy?

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