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EK53 YHP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,295 mi
Last recorded102,295 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2017 102,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sills rusty and the underside of car

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,771 miles

rust on sills and chassis

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,339 miles

rust on chassis front to rear and on sills

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,599 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,591 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front chassis rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,063 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)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,440 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,082 miles

front brake discs are corroding

park brake lever high but has some reserve travel

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,002 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 YHP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YHP, 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 YHP registered?

EK53 YHP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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