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YB53 YFE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,625 mi
Last recorded106,625 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 106,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 106,077 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 106,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,119 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 105,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 104,160 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 104,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 102,283 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 99,925 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,202 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,414 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,746 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipes across rack corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,917 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion evident at both rear outer sills and both front inner wing area

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,848 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 87,848 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,232 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,112 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,775 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,850 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 YFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YB53 YFE, 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 YB53 YFE registered?

YB53 YFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is YB53 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB53 YFE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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