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YA52 VFF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,588 mi
Last recorded82,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 82,588 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,899 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,462 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 79,462 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,157 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 75,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,937 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,415 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,135 miles

under side of this vehicle now going rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,898 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,534 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 21,615 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 15,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 6,978 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 VFF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

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

Is YA52 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA52 VFF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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