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YS53 RCY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,944 mi
Last recorded136,944 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 136,944 miles

High level of underside corrosion, but not structurally affected.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 122,801 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 106,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,092 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view on limit (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,931 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,931 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,971 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,960 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,920 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,061 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 42,061 miles

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

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

slight bind offside rear wheel, noisey when driving.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,071 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 RCY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

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

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