MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
Handbrake linkages stuck forward
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))
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))
Offside Front brake bind
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ns and os front tyres worn on outer edges
osr tyre tread low - 3mm
possible oil leak from engine
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside wiper slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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