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YH53 HWP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,683 mi
Last recorded48,683 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 48,683 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 48,170 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rubber pipe also starting to crack / deteriorate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rubber pipe also starting to crack / deteriorate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle has age related corrosion and underseal applied

Fail 13 Aug 2024 47,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rubber pipe also starting to crack / deteriorate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rubber pipe also starting to crack / deteriorate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle has age related corrosion and underseal applied

Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,702 miles

General underbody corrosion to all components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,293 miles

Corrosion to all under body components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,636 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 46,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe coated in grease

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,484 miles

All Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal at Time Off Test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,305 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,298 miles

All Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal at Time Of Test

All Rubber Suspension Bushes Covered In Undersealer

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 38,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal at Time Of Test

All Rubber Suspension Bushes Covered In Undersealer

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,596 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,321 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,328 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 23,328 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 15,310 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,310 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,066 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 HWP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 YH53 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

YH53 HWP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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