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EX53 YDN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,465 mi
Last recorded121,465 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 117,871 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 117,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 113,352 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,622 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,991 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,108 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,928 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 85,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Dec 2012 85,170 miles

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

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,911 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 78,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,486 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,892 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,813 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 YDN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EX53 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

EX53 YDN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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