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DY53 YGF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,144 miles

General under body corrosion.

Fail 20 Dec 2024 83,144 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

General under body corrosion.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,535 miles

underside of vehicle, suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2022 80,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,402 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,869 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 57,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,163 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,577 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,292 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 52,288 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,829 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,829 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,280 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,280 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,726 miles

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

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

advise rear discs piting and rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2010 37,949 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,299 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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DY53 YGF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY53 YGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 YGF registered?

DY53 YGF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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