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YS53 RCX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 101,685 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,060 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,095 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,677 miles

tyres osr6mm osf7mm nsr5mm nsf6mm

Pass 29 Oct 2016 82,720 miles

osr5mm osf7mm nsr5mm nsf7mm

Pass 31 Oct 2015 78,000 miles

osr5mm osf7mm nsr5mm nsf7mm

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 66,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 59,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 44,373 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 35,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,692 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 20,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,696 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 RCX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

YS53 RCX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is YS53 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 RCX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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