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DE52 YYS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,134 mi
Last recorded109,134 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 109,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 105,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,929 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 100,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,984 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 98,984 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming both outer sill area

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming both outer sill area

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,883 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,995 miles

Both rear brake discs worn & corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 71,995 miles

Both rear brake discs worn & corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,455 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,336 miles

brake discs corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear lense cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,135 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,402 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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DE52 YYS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DE52 YYS, 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 DE52 YYS registered?

DE52 YYS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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