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YH53 ZRD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,987 mi
Last recorded97,987 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ZRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2019 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wipers smearing screen

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some components obscured by sealer/coating

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear upper / lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 94,888 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above undertray (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp around handbrake mech,brake pedal not sinking under pressure

Offside Front body/chassis getting corroded behind wheel

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe both ends (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check repairs/corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2017 86,363 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above undertray (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above undertray (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp around handbrake mech,brake pedal not sinking under pressure

Offside Front body/chassis getting corroded behind wheel

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe both ends (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check repairs/corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,530 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,167 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 71,144 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,839 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,839 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both offside wheels binding

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,948 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,084 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,031 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZRD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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