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EK53 YHB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,039 mi
Last recorded97,039 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,039 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 97,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,642 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 94,383 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,096 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering supply pipes are corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes are binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,886 miles

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes dragging slightly/wheels not spinning freely (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 89,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,404 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,551 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside outter sill corroded at rear

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,551 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside outter sill corroded at rear

Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,427 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 56,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,902 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,579 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,153 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 YHB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YHB, 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 EK53 YHB registered?

EK53 YHB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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