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AU53 YXT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,740 mi
Last recorded118,740 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 118,740 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 109,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 99,062 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 98,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,775 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 80,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear pads getting low

slight corrosion of front disc inner surfaces

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,338 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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AU53 YXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU53 YXT, 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 AU53 YXT registered?

AU53 YXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AU53 YXT safe to buy?

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