CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE52 YYT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,926 mi
Last recorded90,926 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,926 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,261 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 87,249 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,425 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,552 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,077 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,446 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,692 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,463 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE52 YYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE52 YYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE52 YYT?

You can check the full history of DE52 YYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE52 YYT registered?

DE52 YYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DE52 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 YYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE52 YYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE52 YYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.