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YC53 VHD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,882 mi
Last recorded97,882 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 97,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,318 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 87,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 79,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,595 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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YC53 VHD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC53 VHD, 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 YC53 VHD registered?

YC53 VHD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YC53 VHD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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