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YS53 RBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,738 mi
Last recorded85,738 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

exhaust system corroded

rear joiner to n/s/r brake hose, brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre was low on pressure - no nail found

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 59,425 miles

All underbody corroded

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 59,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 57,018 miles

n/s/r tyre split but not exposing cords

Fail 19 May 2014 57,018 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre split but not exposing cords

Pass 23 May 2013 53,846 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 49,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 48,846 miles

Rear brake disks pitted and corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 46,845 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,508 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,925 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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YS53 RBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS53 RBV, 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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YS53 RBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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