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YA52 VFB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,013 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills and underside of body heavily corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 96,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills and underside of body heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 85,685 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,014 miles

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

discs rusty

Fail 19 May 2011 55,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 48,447 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,578 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 40,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,238 miles

check front brakes for wear

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,071 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 VFB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA52 VFB, 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 YA52 VFB registered?

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

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