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YM53 PKF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,140 mi
Last recorded94,140 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 PKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,985 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,488 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight Knock from front end

Fail 15 Jul 2022 81,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Top Arm Unsecured Long bolt not tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 81,137 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 81,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 77,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,159 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 64,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,961 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly after use

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 58,616 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,944 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 54,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,162 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,696 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,832 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,644 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,597 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 PKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PKF, 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 PKF registered?

YM53 PKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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