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YM53 HKB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,886 mi
Last recorded95,886 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,886 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 91,727 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 91,722 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 90,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,796 miles

Central TO REAR EXHAUST JOIN APPEARS WEAK

Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,796 miles

Central TO REAR EXHAUST JOIN APPEARS WEAK

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 75,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 74,019 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 72,057 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 71,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis length (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 68,892 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 68,892 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,596 miles

surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills

Fail 8 Dec 2015 66,596 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on the outer tread (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,529 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,127 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,585 miles

Exhaust system corroded at joints (not blowing)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,886 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

corrosion on both outer sills. This is mainly at the rear of the sill and remedial repairs are recommended

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

corrosion on both outer sills. This is mainly at the rear of the sill and remedial repairs are recommended

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,622 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front brake pads are very close to the limits of wear

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,622 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front brake pads are very close to the limits of wear

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers poor

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,290 miles

front brakes pads worn not to excess

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2007 24,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,906 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 HKB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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