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YM53 HJG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,082 mi
Last recorded54,082 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HJG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,534 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 51,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake travel

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

engine belt squeak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,494 miles

Front brake disc(s) pitted.

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 49,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc(s) pitted.

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

Pass 6 May 2015 48,249 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc(s) scored/pitted.

Fail 5 May 2015 48,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc(s) scored/pitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,688 miles

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

Rear brake disc(s) pitted.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 44,688 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc(s) pitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 40,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,348 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,218 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

n/s/r brake disc pitted inner side

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,627 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 25,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,469 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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YM53 HJG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM53 HJG, 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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YM53 HJG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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