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YL52 DFJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,831 mi
Last recorded43,831 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL52 DFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2022 43,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg above anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg above anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 42,893 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 42,888 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor front toback (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 40,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,114 miles

Components covered in thick under sealer

Front Both wiper blades splitting at edges

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F brake sticking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,134 miles

slight body rust o s r sill

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,698 miles

slight corrosion right hand lower rear outter sill.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,936 miles

rear brakes sticking on slightly.drivers wiper blade slightly torn.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,499 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,371 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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YL52 DFJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YL52 DFJ, 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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YL52 DFJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 February 2003.

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