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YF53 OAC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,408 mi
Last recorded85,408 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,408 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,671 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,453 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,826 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,169 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 56,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 42,820 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 4,280 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,897 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 33,811 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,798 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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YF53 OAC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF53 OAC, 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 YF53 OAC registered?

YF53 OAC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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