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YP53 VBY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,879 mi
Last recorded23,879 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 23,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 23,105 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 23,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,302 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2022 21,595 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 20,862 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 20,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 20,226 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,608 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 18,455 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 17,409 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,651 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,728 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 14,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,677 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,992 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 12,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,701 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Oct 2006 9,711 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 VBY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

YP53 VBY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is YP53 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 VBY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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