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YB53 ZVK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,881 mi
Last recorded112,881 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ZVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,881 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,801 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,724 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 98,673 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general underbody and suspension arm corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,127 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Has a sticker on window obscuring view. ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 68,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,231 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Outer sill section corroding

Offside Rear Outer sill section corroding

Slight corrosion on underside

Fail 24 Jan 2020 50,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Outer sill section corroding

Offside Rear Outer sill section corroding

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,680 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre but cords not exposed

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,664 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,028 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 41,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 24,023 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,981 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 8,576 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 ZVK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZVK, 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 YB53 ZVK registered?

YB53 ZVK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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