MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
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
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
Rear brake discs heavily corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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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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