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VN52 YLD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,378 mi
Last recorded114,378 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 YLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,378 miles

Front Both, Chassis legs corroded slightly

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General suspension components corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 114,239 miles

Front Corrosion inner wings

Front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,106 miles

Rear exhaust and mount has heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,955 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 110,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 109,572 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 108,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 103,951 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 103,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 96,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 91,105 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 83,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 67,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,212 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & SLIGHTLY LIPPED INSIDE FACES

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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VN52 YLD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VN52 YLD, 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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VN52 YLD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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