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YJ53 LZD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,604 mi
Last recorded42,604 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 42,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front wiper blades slight smear

Pass 3 Jan 2025 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 41,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 39,876 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,669 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,628 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,283 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,295 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 6 Nov 2014 317,151 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,673 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,634 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 LZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ53 LZD registered?

YJ53 LZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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