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YH53 HXA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 75,693 miles

vehicle structure / all underside parts weakened by corrosion..

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,630 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear T junction (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lnner & outer sill area. (5.2.6)

vehicle structure / all underside parts weakened by corrosion..

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,307 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,857 miles

ADVISE both rear brake discs corroded on insides

Fail 5 Jun 2013 59,857 miles

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

ADVISE both rear brake discs corroded on insides

Fail 14 Jun 2012 56,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,931 miles

Deterioration on exhaust system

O/S/F Fog light lense smashed

Slight wear on front + rear brake disc's

Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,620 miles

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

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

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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YH53 HXA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH53 HXA, 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 YH53 HXA registered?

YH53 HXA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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