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VE53 YYT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,330 mi
Last recorded87,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 YYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,330 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 87,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,012 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,805 miles

n/s and o/s/ sills rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 73,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear signs of corrosion on sill.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear signs of corrosion on sill.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,890 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,483 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,668 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 55,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf brake slight binding on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,209 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 34,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 34,652 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,382 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,618 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,285 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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VE53 YYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE53 YYT, 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 VE53 YYT registered?

VE53 YYT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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