MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear heat sheild coming loose
under side corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door damage
Offside Front headlamp damaged
Offside Front wing damage
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear light damage
Offside Rear wing damage
front exhaust/cat corroded
front slam panel distorted
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door damage
Offside Front headlamp damaged
Offside Front wing damage
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear light damage
Offside Rear wing damage
front exhaust/cat corroded
front slam panel distorted
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s/r and o/s/f wing damage
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis spot welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis spot welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s/f and o/s/r wing damage
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (spot welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (spot welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
Offside bonnet/wing/door and rear panel damaged
Offside headlamp brackets cracked, not insecure
Offside Front shock absorber slight signs of misting and corroded
Offside Rear brake pads getting low approx. 6,000 miles left
accident damage all down o/s of vehicle
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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EY53 YKP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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