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YM03 KKF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 KKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 102,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in products (1.1.11 (c))

under body genral corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,006 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

underbody showing signs of corrosion .

Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,006 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

underbody showing signs of corrosion .

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,379 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 70,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,308 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 63,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,806 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,471 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 40,114 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs are corroding on inner surface but ok for mot test

Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 26,836 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 KKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KKF, 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 KKF registered?

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

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