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AU53 YYA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

some suspension parts corroding front and rear

Fail 2 Sep 2025 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

some suspension parts corroding front and rear

Pass 19 Sep 2024 82,829 miles

suspension parts corroding in places

Fail 9 Sep 2024 82,816 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and backing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

suspension parts corroding in places

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,204 miles

suspension parts starting to corrode in places

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,905 miles

o/s/r hand brake effort lower than n/s/r

suspension parts starting to corrode in places

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,801 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,512 miles

o/s/r hand brake effort lower than n/s/r and slightly binding

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,267 miles

both rear outer sills corroding but not excessively

Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear outer sills corroding but not excessively

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,150 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,402 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,798 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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AU53 YYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU53 YYA, 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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AU53 YYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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