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YA52 YFD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,333 mi
Last recorded90,333 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 YFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 90,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also detiorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (2.4.A.3)

under seal wet on time of retest

Fail 16 Jan 2018 84,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also detiorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,965 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,637 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 77,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,878 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 73,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,875 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear clip:- recommend attention in near future.

offside rear brake binding slightly and disc showing signs of overheating:- recommend further investigation/attention.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,875 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear clip:- recommend attention in near future.

offside rear brake binding slightly and disc showing signs of overheating:- recommend further investigation/attention.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,610 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs rusted and pitted on surfaces

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,386 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,915 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 YFD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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