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YP53 NZV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,919 mi
Last recorded59,919 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,919 miles

both rear outer sills are corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 59,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear outer sills are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 54,520 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along sills NS & OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 54,513 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along sills NS & OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 50,001 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear sill areas.

Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 43,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 42,084 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion on inner wheel arch by sill

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 39,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,774 miles

corrosion to front chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,553 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 34,500 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,724 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 29 Oct 2010 21,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,548 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 NZV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NZV, 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 YP53 NZV registered?

YP53 NZV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YP53 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 NZV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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