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YN03 KCE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,904 mi
Last recorded51,904 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 KCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,904 miles

Corrosion on underneath unable to see all suspension components clearly

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,249 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,319 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2014 46,302 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2014 46,274 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,795 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 45,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,738 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,657 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,278 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 40,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,337 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,043 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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YN03 KCE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YN03 KCE, 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 YN03 KCE registered?

YN03 KCE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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