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YH53 JVJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,890 mi
Last recorded57,890 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 JVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,890 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,832 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,152 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,534 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,329 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,678 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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YH53 JVJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

YH53 JVJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is YH53 JVJ safe to buy?

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