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YJ53 LZM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,414 mi
Last recorded66,414 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 66,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,331 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,280 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 56,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,243 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear sills have bad corrosion

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,914 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,164 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2012 35,077 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,355 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,806 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 LZM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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