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YX53 YWD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,792 mi
Last recorded62,792 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,792 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,135 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,595 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,111 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 54,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,660 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 52,660 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near a/roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing holed but not prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near a/roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front inner wing holed but not prescribed area

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,780 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 50,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,552 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,340 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,527 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 20,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,792 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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YX53 YWD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YX53 YWD, 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 YX53 YWD registered?

YX53 YWD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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