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YY53 MYZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,148 mi
Last recorded85,148 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s, outer & inner sills corroded but not weak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

vehicle tinted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,742 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter corroded

O/s rear chassis/sill has corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 83,628 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,640 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 70,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,283 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,488 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,954 miles

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,954 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,158 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,565 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,507 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,966 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,595 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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YY53 MYZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 MYZ, 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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YY53 MYZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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