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YK53 VXN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,906 mi
Last recorded84,906 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2016 84,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Passenger's seat insecure floor corroded 30cm belt mount (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened leaking (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,956 miles

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

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

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

front chassis corroded

rear brakes binding slighty

under side corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,566 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,470 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 13 Feb 2008 39,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,671 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 32,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VXN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VXN, 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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What year was YK53 VXN registered?

YK53 VXN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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