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YP53 VCG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,505 mi
Last recorded76,505 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,505 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 76,505 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,525 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 66,486 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,478 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,298 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,149 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,492 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some light corrosion to faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,634 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,615 miles

Advise front tyres run low on pressure, advise checking tyre pressures.

Advise some corrosion to inner and outer faces rear brake disc (light)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,506 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,503 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise some light corrosion to all brake disc inner faces

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,368 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,493 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 VCG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

YP53 VCG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is YP53 VCG safe to buy?

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