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YM53 PLJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,142 mi
Last recorded56,142 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

front and rear suspension components corroded

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 20 Feb 2019 56,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

front and rear suspension components corroded

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,814 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Offside front tyre perished & starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2018 54,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perished & starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,743 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,320 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to both front chassis areas, not considered excessive at time of test

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

unable to determine quality of repair to both rear outer sills.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 46,031 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear outer sill,both inner sills and both rear inner wheel arhes

corrosion to front and rear suspension

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,031 miles

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

offside front binding slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2012 42,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brkes binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,193 miles

rear brkes binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,598 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,904 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,312 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 26,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,888 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,685 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 20 Dec 2006 17,320 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 PLJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

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

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