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YH53 BXR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,984 mi
Last recorded46,984 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 46,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 45,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 44,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 40,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 38,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 36,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 34,023 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge scuffed/deteriorated

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,614 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,976 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,334 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,363 miles

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 23,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,743 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,569 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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YH53 BXR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YH53 BXR, 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 YH53 BXR registered?

YH53 BXR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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