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DG53 YOC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,577 mi
Last recorded94,577 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 94,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 88,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,263 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 68,729 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 68,541 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,960 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,408 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,188 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,692 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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DG53 YOC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DG53 YOC, 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 DG53 YOC registered?

DG53 YOC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is DG53 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 YOC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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