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YJ53 YEL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 10 Jul 2023 70,297 miles

Emissions unable to be completed temp gauge shows high (water & oil levels checked prior to test) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 69,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,529 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,968 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,969 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

general under body corrosion

Offside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded+holed non prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,561 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear brake slight bind

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,029 miles

offside front brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Fail 22 Mar 2014 57,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2012 51,653 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,286 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 YEL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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