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YF53 FBX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

147,477 mi
Last recorded147,477 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 FBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 147,477 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 147,461 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front and rear sub frames and under body and component corroded but not weakened

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 147,342 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 140,568 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,889 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills / chassis corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,916 miles

general heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2022 131,911 miles

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

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

general heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,593 miles

Offside Rear Wheel slight binding

Pass 26 Oct 2020 131,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,918 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fixing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 130,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 129,897 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded all to steering rack (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 129,552 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2016 129,551 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2015 129,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

osf brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2015 129,432 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2014 127,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 28 Oct 2014 127,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 28 Oct 2013 123,346 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,346 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 117,995 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Oct 2011 108,289 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 97,271 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,349 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 85,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 77,486 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 77,486 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,848 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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YF53 FBX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YF53 FBX, 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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YF53 FBX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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