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YM03 KKA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 KKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 63,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front & rear including suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,674 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s & o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,456 miles

slight corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,784 miles

very slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,943 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 50,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,429 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,432 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,791 miles

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,915 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 39,036 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,019 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,450 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,150 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,046 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 KKA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KKA, 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 KKA registered?

YM03 KKA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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