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YM03 KJU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,203 miles

chassis rails corroded

coil springs and shockers corroded

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear tyres close to limit

sills corroded

suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2021 75,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner sill at rear corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis rails corroded

coil springs and shockers corroded

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear tyres close to limit

sills corroded

suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 72,800 miles

brake pipes

n/s rear tyre

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

rear coil springs and shockers corroded

sills, floor pans and chassis rails corroded

suspension arms and subframes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,857 miles

brake pipes and springs corroded

sills and floor pans rusted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 70,831 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s outer sill corroded at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all suspension arms corroded

chassis rails corroded

rear springs and shockers corroded

sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,460 miles

all suspension arms corroded

rear shockers and springs

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2018 68,360 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

all suspension arms corroded

outer sills corroded

rear shockers and springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,494 miles

sills corroded

suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,492 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

sills corroded

suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,334 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 62,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 53,631 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 53,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,026 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,477 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,706 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,974 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 40,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,439 miles

both rear tyres are different width to tyres on front

slight damage to nearside front tyre on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to nearside front tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,370 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 KJU 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 64%.

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

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