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EY53 YKM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,639 mi
Last recorded137,639 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 YKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 137,639 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underbody + previous rear sill repairs _ cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside park brake low!

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 137,633 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill - behind wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis + cannot fully see! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underbody + cannot see all! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis + cannot fully see! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside park brake low!

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills - previous repairs + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 134,140 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 134,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,105 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 106,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,133 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

light surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 8 Sep 2016 85,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,607 miles

Offside Rear outer sill silghtly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,026 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,840 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 65,840 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,702 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,160 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,928 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface corrosion on all front suspension components and rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,642 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,451 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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EY53 YKM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY53 YKM, 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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EY53 YKM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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