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BD53 YWJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing down on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 73,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing down on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,877 miles

(Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front [6.1.1 (c) (i)] •)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 64,877 miles

(Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front [6.1.1 (c) (i)] •)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 58,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front [6.1.1 (c) (i)] •

Fail 30 Jun 2023 58,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front [6.1.1 (c) (i)] •

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TO THE OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,566 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 32,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chaises rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,367 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,998 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear tyres worn close to wearbands

Fail 7 Apr 2015 24,998 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear tyres worn close to wearbands

Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,673 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,877 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,409 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 17,409 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,521 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 11,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,060 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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BD53 YWJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BD53 YWJ, 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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BD53 YWJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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