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DG53 YOA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,723 mi
Last recorded106,723 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,723 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor holed not close to any prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 28 Apr 2021 106,515 miles

Nearsidecrearcsill corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 106,040 miles

Vehicle has had extensive welding and has extensive under sealing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 100,439 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 95,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 85,572 miles

drivers foot well has large amount of water in it

front to rear brake pipe coroded

Fail 30 May 2013 85,572 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

drivers foot well has large amount of water in it

front to rear brake pipe coroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,880 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 67,880 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,347 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,019 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 44,019 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,895 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 27,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,922 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 YOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG53 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

DG53 YOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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