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YL53 CYC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,889 mi
Last recorded60,889 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 CYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 60,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Sep 2020 60,807 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside chassis rusted and holed between cross member and roll bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper chasis rotted at front under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg corroded and holed between cross member and roll bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rotted under bonnet at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor rusted along the sills length (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has major corrosion throughout

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted masking some testable items

front under tray fixings missing but not likely to fall off

vehicle underside has heavy age related corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2019 58,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted masking some testable items

front under tray fixings missing but not likely to fall off

vehicle underside has heavy age related corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,988 miles

some general heavy underbody surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2018 53,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

some general heavy underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,175 miles

exhaust corroded

front chasis legs corroded

trailing arm bushes perished

underside corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,194 miles

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,094 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,187 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to under body componants

Fail 1 Aug 2014 41,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to under body componants

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,873 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,652 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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YL53 CYC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YL53 CYC, 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 YL53 CYC registered?

YL53 CYC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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