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YM03 KKE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,804 mi
Last recorded46,804 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 KKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 44,688 miles

All Under body covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2018 41,483 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,678 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake is grabbing slightly

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,024 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,403 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 30,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 26,682 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both outer sill/lower wing sections

underside dry/corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,682 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both outer sill/lower wing sections

underside dry/corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,174 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 23,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,514 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 19,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,213 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,906 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 KKE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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