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YJ53 LYO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,823 mi
Last recorded69,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,823 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 69,823 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,270 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 69,263 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2021 68,705 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 68,678 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 67,603 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 67,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,635 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 66,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 64,526 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 63,788 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 55,563 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 55,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,535 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 55,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,239 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,643 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,357 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,012 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,373 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 27,373 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 21,775 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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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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