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BD53 KYT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,001 mi
Last recorded107,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 107,001 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 103,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 96,566 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,387 miles

front wiper blades split

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front brake slightly binding on

oil leak

security of front number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,145 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 79,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,512 miles

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

corrosion to general items car

Fail 18 Jun 2014 69,512 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to general items car

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,201 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 65,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,504 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 60,504 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 53,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,772 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,881 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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BD53 KYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BD53 KYT, 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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BD53 KYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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