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YT53 YHC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,126 mi
Last recorded85,126 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,126 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 78,053 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Handbrake linkages stuck forward

Pass 31 May 2018 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front tyre has heavy damage to the inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nearside front wing & front lower sill have accident damage with the front wind held on / repaired with tape.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Light beam strength slightly reduced but still visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside & offside rear lower outer sills are showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 66,974 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Rear handbrake / parking brake stick On. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front tyre has heavy damage to the inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nearside front wing & front lower sill have accident damage with the front wind held on / repaired with tape.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Light beam strength slightly reduced but still visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside & offside rear lower outer sills are showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,010 miles

Offside Front brake bind

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 44,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,487 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 33,625 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 33,625 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,431 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 23,431 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 12,569 miles

ns and os front tyres worn on outer edges

osr tyre tread low - 3mm

possible oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 5,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2007 4,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 4,199 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 4,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 YHC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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