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YG53 MMV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 MMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,793 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,283 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 62,259 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 61,453 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 60,148 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,792 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 58,792 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,527 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,927 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,437 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,110 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 28,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,404 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,251 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 MMV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 YG53 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

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

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