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YT53 YGK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,044 mi
Last recorded56,044 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 56,044 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 56,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,075 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 54,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 50,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,599 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,655 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 44,655 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 41,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 31,314 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 31,314 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 24,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 18,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 18,318 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,838 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 16,838 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 15,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 13,955 miles

ALL TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,816 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 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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