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YJ53 LYP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,097 mi
Last recorded113,097 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 113,097 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded remainder of pipes corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside inner discs badly deterioated (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside & offside tyres cracked in tread

underbody suspension componets covered in rust front & rear

Fail 4 Jul 2017 113,096 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working mearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor holed (5.2.6)

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

Rear coil spring broken offside & nearside (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded remainder of pipes corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside inner discs badly deterioated (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside & offside tyres cracked in tread

underbody suspension componets covered in rust front & rear

Pass 9 May 2016 110,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 109,864 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 103,014 miles

nsf osf nsr anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,201 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,364 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 92,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 90,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 90,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 86,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 77,447 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,257 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,054 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 LYP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYP, 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 LYP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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