MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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High level of underside corrosion, but not structurally affected.
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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YS53 RCY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 2003.
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