MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f lower shockabsorber bush slight wear
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/f brake pad getting low
oil below minimum
slight play n/s/f antiroll bar link
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs corroded at inner faces
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
front brake discs corroded at inner faces
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
underside has Surface corrosion most areas.
n/s rear tyre on 3mm
o/s rear tyre on 3.8mm
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL52 DFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 DFU, 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 YL52 DFU registered?
YL52 DFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 2003.
Is YL52 DFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL52 DFU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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