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YG53 MLN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,674 mi
Last recorded51,674 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 MLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 51,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,627 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,580 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 51,572 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 51,514 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,454 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 51,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,225 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 50,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 47,300 miles

Corrosion on floor pan,chassis rails and brake pipes/componants.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion underneath

damage to off side rear panel

inner sills etc corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion underneath

damage to off side rear panel

inner sills etc corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Nov 2011 35,308 miles

front o/s tyre poor condition (inner sidewall)

n/s rear tyre sidewall poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2011 35,308 miles

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

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

front o/s tyre poor condition (inner sidewall)

n/s rear tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,570 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 30,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 30,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 30,357 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,616 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,492 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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YG53 MLN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG53 MLN, 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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YG53 MLN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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