MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Panel at rear (Outer skin corroded through, but inner skin in tact) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Panel at rear (Outer skin corroded through, but inner skin in tact) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Panel at rear (Outer skin corroded through, but inner skin in tact) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Panel at rear (Outer skin corroded through, but inner skin in tact) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded.
Rear Coil spring corroded both at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eml on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EY53 YKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EY53 YKZ, 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 EY53 YKZ registered?
EY53 YKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is EY53 YKZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EY53 YKZ shows 24 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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