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YE53 NCF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,681 mi
Last recorded54,681 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 NCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 54,681 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 53,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,913 miles

vehicle underside coated in underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,835 miles

under vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 8 Sep 2018 53,456 miles

4x tyres +5yrs

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion/hole to undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2017 53,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

windscreen scratched

Fail 16 Sep 2017 53,179 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,684 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion overall (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 52,656 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion overall (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,451 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 51,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 47,732 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 19,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,613 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 NCF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YE53 NCF, 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 YE53 NCF registered?

YE53 NCF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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