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AK53 YZU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,529 mi
Last recorded63,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,529 miles

Both outer sills are weak with corrosion.

Exhaust heat shields are weak with corrosion and loose.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy general underside corrosion.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail badly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail badly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both outer sills are weak with corrosion.

Exhaust heat shields are weak with corrosion and loose.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy general underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,253 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2017 59,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,604 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,335 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 48,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,082 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 33,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 19,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,628 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 16,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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AK53 YZU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK53 YZU, 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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AK53 YZU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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