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YM03 KKR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,490 mi
Last recorded83,490 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,490 miles

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

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

surface rust present to underside of car

Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,789 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2021 80,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,125 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 78,120 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all valve stems deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 May 2017 62,065 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,166 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 41,717 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 39,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,680 miles

all brake discs pitting

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,315 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 KKR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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