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YS53 RCV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,320 mi
Last recorded41,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,320 miles

n/s/f caliper sticking

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,738 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,182 miles

high level stop lamp inop

o/s/r tyre 3mm & perishing

small stone chips in screen

Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,551 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 10,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 8,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,877 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 RCV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RCV, 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 YS53 RCV registered?

YS53 RCV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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