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YA52 NFV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,714 mi
Last recorded76,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 NFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 76,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,677 miles

Front chassis legs corroded & in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components & wishbones corroded & in poor condition.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 72,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed by corrosion with in 30 cm of seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front chassis legs corroded & in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components & wishbones corroded & in poor condition.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,968 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 65,890 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 65,887 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 65,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,676 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,755 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle been heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,755 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 53,646 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,325 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,666 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 41,666 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,018 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,850 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 169,999 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,590 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 8,967 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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YA52 NFV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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