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YP53 EHW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,115 mi
Last recorded82,115 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 EHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,115 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear of both outer sills corroded but not holed yet

Fail 10 Jan 2014 82,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear of both outer sills corroded but not holed yet

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear brake caliper damp

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2013 76,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake caliper damp

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,261 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER SLIGHTLY DAMP

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE & NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,298 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,298 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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 3 Oct 2006 34,926 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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YP53 EHW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP53 EHW, 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 YP53 EHW registered?

YP53 EHW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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