MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear sills slightly corroded.
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement diff (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement diff (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement diff (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement diff (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear sills corroded. Front to rear brake pipe corroded.
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit
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BW53 YPA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BW53 YPA, 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 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BW53 YPA registered?
BW53 YPA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2004.
Is BW53 YPA safe to buy?
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