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YB52 CHV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,168 mi
Last recorded78,168 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 CHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 78,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fluid leak on underside

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 26 May 2021 78,168 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fluid leak on underside

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 7 Apr 2021 78,168 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front chassis legs/anti-roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front lower wings corroded

front outer sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills corroded

n/s front inner sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area at time of test

o/s rear valance corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Fail 6 Feb 2020 78,086 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front chassis legs/anti-roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front lower wings corroded

front outer sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills corroded

n/s front inner sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area at time of test

o/s rear valance corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing(corroded) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak rear diff

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing(corroded) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak rear diff

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,980 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

both front wings starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2018 75,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

both front wings starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,864 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,896 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,323 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 64,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,070 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,070 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,221 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 51,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,673 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,763 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 39,763 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,695 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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YB52 CHV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YB52 CHV, 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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YB52 CHV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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