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EK53 YBW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,026 mi
Last recorded101,026 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,026 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 89,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,617 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 51,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

weld repairs underseled

Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension related components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension related components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,684 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension related components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension related components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,343 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,635 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 TYER PERISHED NSF OSF OSR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 74,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed DETERIATED (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering IN WHEEL ARCH (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,249 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underneath of the vehicle has slight corrosion but none excessive.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 69,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosionon o/s sill

Pass 23 Jun 2013 68,690 miles

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

car has been heavely under sealed inc brake pipes and suspention front and rear

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,880 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,242 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres inner edges cracking

handbrake high

Pass 12 May 2010 61,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,190 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,936 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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EK53 YBW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EK53 YBW, 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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EK53 YBW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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