MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,823 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Position lamp insecure nearside rear light unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front outer sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front outer sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front outer sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front outer sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front outer sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area
Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge and has slight damage and has slight damage on the tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front outer sill has slight corrosion
Offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in the wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front outer sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area
Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge and has slight damage and has slight damage on the tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front outer sill has slight corrosion
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
adv front subframe and component corroded
adv rear subframe and component corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
adv front subframe and component corroded
adv rear subframe and component corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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YJ53 LYO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 YJ53 LYO, 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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YJ53 LYO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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