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EY53 YLA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,926 mi
Last recorded80,926 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 YLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 80,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,070 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 78,918 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,118 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill ( rear area ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill ( rear area ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 77,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 75,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 74,185 miles

slight rust lip on front discs

Pass 17 May 2016 72,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,120 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 68,956 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,424 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 58,935 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 4 May 2011 58,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,791 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2010 49,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in offside front tyre and wearing low

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,373 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,049 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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EY53 YLA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

EY53 YLA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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