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YM03 KJN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,763 mi
Last recorded35,763 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 KJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 35,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 35,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 34,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,247 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 33,866 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 33,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 33,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 32,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,003 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,084 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sills-floors and sills all corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2015 30,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sills-floors and sills all corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear sills very corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 28,719 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear sills very corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills-floors and rear sills all corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f slight bind

Fail 21 Oct 2013 28,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sills-floors and rear sills all corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f slight bind

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 27,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s sill corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,647 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,991 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre was flat

Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,283 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 KJN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

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

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