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YY53 CJX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,346 mi
Last recorded61,346 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 CJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,346 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms some corrosion

Nearside outer sill some corrosion

Offside outer sill some corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,403 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,478 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,476 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,234 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,721 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 36,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,555 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,550 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,900 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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YY53 CJX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY53 CJX, 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 YY53 CJX registered?

YY53 CJX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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