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YS53 RBZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,284 mi
Last recorded129,284 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 129,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 124,223 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 124,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,160 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Engine bay bulkhead slightly corroded o.s and n.s

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.r and n.s.r tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad friction material come away from backing

Fail 14 Dec 2021 119,159 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Engine bay bulkhead slightly corroded o.s and n.s

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.r and n.s.r tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad friction material come away from backing

Fail 9 Nov 2021 119,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension and steering components corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside heavily corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,841 miles

* High front brake imbalance *

Age cracking on rear tyres

Corrosion on all suspension components, all shocks heavily corroded

Engine radiator in very poor condition

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion on front chassis sections and corrosion on floor panels

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 114,923 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2019 114,909 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 106,603 miles

Front Lower ball joint gaiters got surface cracks

minor damage in swept area of screen

Fail 19 Oct 2017 106,603 miles

Front Lower ball joint gaiters got surface cracks

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

minor damage in swept area of screen

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,660 miles

Front Lower ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly more worn on inner edge

slight corrosion in prescribed area,nearside rear lower sill

wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly more worn on inner edge

slight corrosion in prescribed area,nearside rear lower sill

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,565 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 71,654 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,970 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,642 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,996 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 53,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,263 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,161 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 RBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YS53 RBZ, 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 RBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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