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YT53 YFZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,912 mi
Last recorded66,912 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,822 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,581 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,816 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 34,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,720 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 28,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,225 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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YT53 YFZ 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 87.5%.

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 YT53 YFZ, 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 YT53 YFZ registered?

YT53 YFZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YT53 YFZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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