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YB53 KGU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 99,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,872 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 79,335 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 79,327 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,814 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 67,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to all suspension arms and front and rear sub frames

Fail 3 Apr 2019 67,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to all suspension arms and front and rear sub frames

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,466 miles

front chassis corroded... under trays fitted..

Fail 10 Jan 2018 66,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front chassis corroded... under trays fitted..

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,631 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 58,140 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,872 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 48,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,321 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,719 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 40,719 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,505 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,730 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,414 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 16,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,845 miles

all brake pads sticking slightly

both front wipers req replacing

nail in OSR tyre

slight corrosion on all discs

Pass 13 Dec 2006 10,264 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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YB53 KGU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YB53 KGU, 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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YB53 KGU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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