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YF53 PNK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,123 mi
Last recorded53,123 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 PNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,123 miles

Underside and components corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 53,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis X3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,285 miles

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,571 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,640 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,382 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,992 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 37,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearsiderear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,696 miles

All four brake discs slightly corroded.

Front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

Inner edge worn on near side rear tyre.

Off side rear tyre split and perished.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 28,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,416 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,176 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 PNK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PNK, 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 PNK registered?

YF53 PNK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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