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YM03 KJX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,775 mi
Last recorded46,775 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 KJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 46,775 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 46,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 46,270 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 44,542 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 43,934 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 42,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,461 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,246 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,498 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 37,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,202 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 30,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,674 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,037 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 KJX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 KJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM03 KJX registered?

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

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