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DG53 YOF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,107 mi
Last recorded42,107 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YOF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,107 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit and starting to perish

Fail 24 Aug 2012 42,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear tyres worn close to limit and starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,859 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,136 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 26,136 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres low on edges & tread cracking

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 YOF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

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

Is DG53 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 YOF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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