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YF53 ZHJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,003 mi
Last recorded87,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ZHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 87,003 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti rollbar (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti rollbar (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,806 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,798 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged light cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,017 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,663 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear discs pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r sill corosion

rear discs pitting

rear reg plate deteiorated

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,688 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,147 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,567 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,520 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 ZHJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZHJ, 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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YF53 ZHJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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