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VO53 YXD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,702 mi
Last recorded97,702 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 YXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Plasic covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2022 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near upper wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,493 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,516 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,752 miles

passenger air bag turned off

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,114 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 87,114 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,852 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 81,852 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,112 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 76,111 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,220 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,678 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 24,678 miles

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,003 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,436 miles

all brake discs begining to pit

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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VO53 YXD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO53 YXD, 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 VO53 YXD registered?

VO53 YXD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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