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YG53 MOA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,182 mi
Last recorded74,182 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower skirt and sill has damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion along sills

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,468 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 65,466 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2018 65,433 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to under side components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 57,271 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear handbrake effort down a bit

offside front tyre splitting on sidewalls

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,271 miles

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear handbrake effort down a bit

offside front tyre splitting on sidewalls

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,885 miles

Near side hand brake has a lower effert than the off side.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 44,073 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,805 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,538 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 MOA 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 MOA, 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 MOA registered?

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

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