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YP53 NZN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,520 mi
Last recorded50,520 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 NZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,346 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 49,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,490 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 48,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,618 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 47,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,112 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,598 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,136 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,052 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,947 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 42,947 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,118 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,885 miles

nearside rear brake application uneven

Fail 26 Sep 2012 38,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake application uneven

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,545 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted and grooved

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted and grooved

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,782 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,651 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,844 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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YP53 NZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP53 NZN, 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 YP53 NZN registered?

YP53 NZN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is YP53 NZN safe to buy?

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