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YA53 PKF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 PKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 95,681 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 95,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,771 miles

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

slight play o/s/f drop link slight play

slight play o/s/r drop link

Fail 17 Feb 2014 85,771 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f drop link slight play

slight play o/s/r drop link

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,380 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 75,380 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,554 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 21 Feb 2012 64,554 miles

both front wiper blades split

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,822 miles

both front back plates corroded and touching brake discs

o/s rear anti roll bar suspension link worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 55,822 miles

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

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

both front back plates corroded and touching brake discs

o/s rear anti roll bar suspension link worn

Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,818 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,727 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 24,264 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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YA53 PKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YA53 PKF, 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 YA53 PKF registered?

YA53 PKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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