MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to rear arches/sills
underbody corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
front tyres worn on edge
various corrosion spots on body
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PARKING BRAKE JUST MET EFFICIENCY 16%
front brake pads show wear n\s and o\s
offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes show corrosion at joint with flexi hose
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along the rear of centre chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PARKING BRAKE JUST MET EFFICIENCY 16%
front brake pads show wear n\s and o\s
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
185/60/14 X 4
2 X REAR BRAKE DISCS SCAGGY
2 X REAR O/SILLS S/CORR
ARIEL BROKEN
FRONT B/PADS 65-75% WORN
R-TAX EXPIRES=31/12/14
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
185/60/14 X 4
2 X REAR BRAKE DISCS SCAGGY
2 X REAR O/SILLS S/CORR
ARIEL BROKEN
FRONT B/PADS 65-75% WORN
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
R-TAX EXPIRES=31/12/14
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside rear lower outer sill corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YU53 LVD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 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 YU53 LVD, 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 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YU53 LVD registered?
YU53 LVD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 February 2004.
Is YU53 LVD safe to buy?
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