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VN53 YHT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,651 mi
Last recorded42,651 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 42,650 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,038 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,320 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,313 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,667 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,627 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,217 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 28,209 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,004 miles

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged

both rear tyre tread cracked

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre tread cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,454 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,126 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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VN53 YHT 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 VN53 YHT, 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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VN53 YHT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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