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YJ53 LYX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

4,649 mi
Last recorded4,649 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 4,649 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 4,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 4,559 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2022 4,383 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 4,321 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 4,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 4,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 3,691 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 3,501 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil showing on under tray ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 3,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 3,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 3,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 3,081 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 2,966 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 2,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 2,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 2,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 2,703 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 2,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 2,371 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 1,817 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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YJ53 LYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YJ53 LYX, 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 YJ53 LYX registered?

YJ53 LYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 LYX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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