MOT Status
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95,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central TO REAR EXHAUST JOIN APPEARS WEAK
Central TO REAR EXHAUST JOIN APPEARS WEAK
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis length (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on the outer tread (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
Offside front brake binding slightly
Exhaust system corroded at joints (not blowing)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges
corrosion on both outer sills. This is mainly at the rear of the sill and remedial repairs are recommended
exhaust system is corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges
corrosion on both outer sills. This is mainly at the rear of the sill and remedial repairs are recommended
exhaust system is corroded
rear brake pads appear low
both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion
front brake pads are very close to the limits of wear
rear brake pads appear low
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion
front brake pads are very close to the limits of wear
rear brake pads appear low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wipers poor
front brakes pads worn not to excess
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YM53 HKB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HKB, 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 HKB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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