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YA52 NFU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,670 mi
Last recorded70,670 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 NFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,670 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 70,667 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,953 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 68,927 miles

Body has an unsafe modification is likely to cause injury, such as modification to the body rear wing on boot (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres stretched on rims

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,621 miles

offside and nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 66,621 miles

Side repeater missing offside and nearside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear cat box joints (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,837 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,981 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,981 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,451 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,479 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,597 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,095 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,686 miles

inner rear brake pads wearing low

rear silencer slight rattle

Fail 12 Feb 2010 39,659 miles

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

inner rear brake pads wearing low

rear silencer slight rattle

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,290 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,623 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,751 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

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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YA52 NFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA52 NFU, 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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YA52 NFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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