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EX53 YDJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,053 mi
Last recorded63,053 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YDJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 47,138 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 47,031 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,431 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 38,431 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,604 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 36,604 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,499 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 20,762 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,934 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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EX53 YDJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX53 YDJ, 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 EX53 YDJ registered?

EX53 YDJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EX53 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 YDJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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