MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
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)
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)
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)
front brake pads worn thin
front to rear brake pipes rusty
rear brake pipes rusty
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
o.s.f tyre worn on outer edge
vehicle rusty underneath
front to rear brake pipes rusting
rear discs worn low and rusty
rear pads low
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
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)
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)
rear discs slightly scored but not weakened
o/s/f tyre cracking, both rear brake pipes have been greased
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
rear discs corroded and pads low
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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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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