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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension components front and rear heavily corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension components front and rear heavily corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underbody / suspension component's corroding
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underbody / suspension component's corroding
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underbody corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail inner wheel arch above cover by antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OSR inner + outer sill / NSR outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underbody corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch's chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the rear box area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Handbrake not locking wheel
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Surface corrosion on rear sills.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg area. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Handbrake not locking wheel
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Surface corrosion on rear sills.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant level below 'L' mark
o/s/r wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake caliper
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YT53 YHH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YHH, 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 YHH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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