MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear sill have corrosion
o/s/f body has corrosion
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear sill have corrosion
n/s/f brake caliper damp (strong advise)
o/s/f body has corrosion
both outer sills corroding
front brakes binding slightly
outer sills starting to corrode
front brake pads very thin
long handbrake travel
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 YPC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VK53 YPC, 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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VK53 YPC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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