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DG53 YNV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,152 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 74,152 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 73,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear boxes (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr and osr sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf and osf chassis (2.4.A.3)

corrosion noted to all suspension arms

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,693 miles

os sill plated and undersealed

surface corrosion to all suspension arms

Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,524 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr sill (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

surface corrosion to all suspension arms

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,854 miles

corrosiopn noted to nsf and osf inner wing/chassis leg and rear of os sill

osf brake pads low

rear brake pads low

surface corrosion noted to all suspension arms

Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,796 miles

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

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

corrosiopn noted to nsf and osf inner wing/chassis leg and rear of os sill

osf brake pads low

rear brake pads low

surface corrosion noted to all suspension arms

Pass 2 Nov 2013 58,852 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,842 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,963 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,807 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,933 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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DG53 YNV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG53 YNV, 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 DG53 YNV registered?

DG53 YNV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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