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YG53 MLY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,258 mi
Last recorded69,258 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 MLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,258 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,608 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 66,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,044 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,019 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 60,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,763 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 57,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,864 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Front tyre slightly misshaped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,352 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,742 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,140 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,957 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 20,957 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,383 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 12,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 MLY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 YG53 MLY, 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 YG53 MLY registered?

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

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