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YE53 KPF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,308 mi
Last recorded68,308 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 KPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,308 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension and under body corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,795 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front Subframe Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Rear Subframe Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,358 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 53,357 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,156 miles

corrosion inner and outer sills

steering and suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2020 46,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering and suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 40,157 miles

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe OSF Track rod snapped and inadequately repaired (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 39,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,418 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 35,418 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 35,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,214 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,159 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,429 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,614 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,008 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 18,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,265 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,717 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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YE53 KPF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YE53 KPF, 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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YE53 KPF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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