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YM03 KJJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,737 mi
Last recorded76,737 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,737 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front chassis on o/s and n/s by anti roll bar mounts under wheel arches showing corrosion

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust silencer support corroded away

Fail 14 Apr 2017 76,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front chassis on o/s and n/s by anti roll bar mounts under wheel arches showing corrosion

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust silencer support corroded away

Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,647 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,676 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2015 72,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,339 miles

both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,338 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,515 miles

both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2013 63,515 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,445 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,883 miles

both rear outer sills starting to rust

deap cuts in o/s/r inner side wall of tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2010 51,832 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all four brake discs rusty

both rear outer sill rusty

cuts in o/s/r inner side wall of tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,832 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four brake discs rusty

both rear outer sill rusty

cuts in o/s/r inner side wall of tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,155 miles

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

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

both rear outer sill starting to rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,226 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in o/s/f inner side wall of tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,889 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 KJJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YM03 KJJ, 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 KJJ registered?

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

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