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YC53 URX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 URX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,500 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 87,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross axle from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill second patch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs excessively corroded

oil leak but not excessive

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 87,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,854 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,318 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 77,318 miles

Centre Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ( both sides ) (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides ) (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides ) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,648 miles

front brake pads worn thin

front to rear brake pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2015 75,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads worn thin

front to rear brake pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,908 miles

o.s.f tyre worn on outer edge

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,209 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusting

rear discs worn low and rusty

rear pads low

Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,209 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes rusting

rear discs worn low and rusty

rear pads low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,340 miles

rear discs slightly scored but not weakened

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,962 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking, both rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 26,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,748 miles

rear discs corroded and pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,105 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface pitted

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

rear brake discs inner surface pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YC53 URX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC53 URX, 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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YC53 URX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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