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YG53 MME

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 MME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 72,381 miles

small oil leak, possibly from filter.

underside of car corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,246 miles

slight oil leak

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,096 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 57,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 52,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,494 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,130 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,775 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,917 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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YG53 MME is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YG53 MME, 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 YG53 MME registered?

YG53 MME is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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