MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
surface corrosion under vehicle all over and chasse rails
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
surface corrosion under vehicle all over and chasse rails
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres wearing inner edges
Exhaust corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres wearing inner edges
Exhaust corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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YS53 VHD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 VHD, 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 VHD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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