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EY53 YKZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,120 mi
Last recorded104,120 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 YKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 104,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 90,097 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Panel at rear (Outer skin corroded through, but inner skin in tact) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Panel at rear (Outer skin corroded through, but inner skin in tact) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 89,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Panel at rear (Outer skin corroded through, but inner skin in tact) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill Panel at rear (Outer skin corroded through, but inner skin in tact) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,704 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 80,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 73,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 67,752 miles

Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded.

Fail 19 Apr 2022 67,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2021 67,261 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 67,261 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,353 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,505 miles

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

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Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,342 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,293 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,199 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,038 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,694 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EY53 YKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY53 YKZ, 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 EY53 YKZ registered?

EY53 YKZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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