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YH53 ZPY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,132 mi
Last recorded145,132 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ZPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 141,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,446 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 133,619 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside outer sill holed/corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 133,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front and offside rear tyres cracked

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside outer sill holed/corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 132,052 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 131,568 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eng man w/light

Pass 24 Apr 2015 130,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,349 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 127,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 122,938 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 122,935 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 119,804 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 119,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 101,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,655 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 83,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,903 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,484 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 33,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,686 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 13 Dec 2005 22,067 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 ZPY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPY, 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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YH53 ZPY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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