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YK53 EOA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,423 mi
Last recorded132,423 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,423 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,943 miles

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

body has slight corrosion

both front tyres wearing outer edges

exhaust system poor and corroded in places

suspension components corroding

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2019 130,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

body has slight corrosion

both front tyres wearing outer edges

exhaust system poor and corroded in places

suspension components corroding

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system poor and corroded in places

suspension components corrodeing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system poor and corroded in places

suspension components corrodeing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 114,364 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,785 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust back box mount broken but does not affect security of exhaust

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arms corroded but not holed

rear suspension arms corroded but not holed

Pass 30 Mar 2013 101,320 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,121 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 87,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,124 miles

Exhaust becoming=corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,522 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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YK53 EOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YK53 EOA, 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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YK53 EOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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