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CK53 YSE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 YSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 72,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2026 72,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,776 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components corroded and covered in under sealer, on front and rear of vehicle

underside of vehicle covered in under sealer

Fail 10 Dec 2024 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components corroded and covered in under sealer, on front and rear of vehicle

underside of vehicle covered in under sealer

Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,039 miles

Front both sides, outer sills

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

multiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2023 67,039 miles

Front both sides, outer sills

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

multiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2023 61,739 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,601 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 61,601 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 61,435 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 61,426 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,339 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outside edge

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

both rear sills slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,800 miles

surface corrosion to rear arches and outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,267 miles

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches and o/s/r and n/s/r inner arches

exhaust corroded

filler present in o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,816 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,166 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 50,152 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 46,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,269 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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CK53 YSE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CK53 YSE, 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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What year was CK53 YSE registered?

CK53 YSE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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