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YM53 HJN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,488 mi
Last recorded61,488 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,488 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 59,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 57,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,723 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 53,474 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,145 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle quite rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle quite rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,346 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,801 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,856 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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YM53 HJN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 YM53 HJN, 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 YM53 HJN registered?

YM53 HJN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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