MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,044 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (all four) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both perished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (all four) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both perished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Headlamps discoloured not affecting light output
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion on outer of both sills
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Headlamps discoloured not affecting light output
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion on outer of both sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General underbody corrosion
Rear suspension bushes worn
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Rear suspension bushes worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension bushes worn
Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
HEAD LAMPS SLIGHTLY DIM BUT NOT TO EXCESS
OFF SIDE REAR LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
HEAD LAMPS SLIGHTLY DIM BUT NOT TO EXCESS
OFF SIDE REAR LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
ALL TYRES ARE PERISHED
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YT53 YGK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YGK, 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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YT53 YGK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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