MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,168 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fluid leak on underside
underside of vehicle coated in underseal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YB52 CHV registered?
YB52 CHV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.
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