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YM53 HJE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,113 mi
Last recorded69,113 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 69,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 65,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 65,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2021 65,982 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 57,959 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise n/s/r inner sill holed and corroded but out of any prescribed area

advise rear number plate deteriorated

advise underside of car very corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lower brake effort (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 41,355 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 41,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,332 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 39,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,694 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads cracked and perished not yet exposing ply or cords

Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,613 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,395 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,758 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,985 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,132 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 28 Nov 2006 17,091 miles

hand brake has long travel

handbraske has long travel

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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YM53 HJE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YM53 HJE, 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 YM53 HJE registered?

YM53 HJE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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