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YA53 ZCN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,408 mi
Last recorded60,408 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 60,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,370 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,614 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,469 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,628 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 41,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,530 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,568 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,566 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,902 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,364 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 ZCN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YA53 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

YA53 ZCN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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