MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis box section mark yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mid sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front all suspension components corrded
Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear all suspension components
Heavily undersealed underneath
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Heavily undersealed underneath
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advise several areas of heavy under body corrosion
Advise several suspension components corroded.
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Advise several areas of heavy under body corrosion
Advise several suspension components corroded.
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advise Several suspension components corroded
Advise floor to outer sill corrosion
Advise under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advise heavy corrosion on several areas underbody
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advise , heavy corrosion several areas underbody and suspension components
Advise several areas of heavy underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise several areas of heavy underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DY53 YFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DY53 YFU, 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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DY53 YFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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