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YW03 KFU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,142 mi
Last recorded47,142 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 KFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,095 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,900 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2015 38,898 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,295 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front inner pads on 3-4mm

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 9,583 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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YW03 KFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YW03 KFU, 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 YW03 KFU registered?

YW03 KFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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