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YE53 SXK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 84,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

heavy amount of underseal under car

under vehicle generally rusty / corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2021 84,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tightened middle to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

heavy amount of underseal under car

under vehicle generally rusty / corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

repairs been covered with heavy underseal

underseal applied to underneath vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2019 81,624 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underseal applied to underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,264 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,145 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint broken off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x1 pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,266 miles

both outer sills very corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,860 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,772 miles

both rear tyers are on 2 to 3mm of tread

corrosion in areas of vehicle floor

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,698 miles

beep corrosion to o/s/f engine bay chassis leg

Fail 13 Apr 2011 46,698 miles

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

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

beep corrosion to o/s/f engine bay chassis leg

both front wipers split

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,637 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,283 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,430 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 SXK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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