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YR53 VBZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 VBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 75,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,545 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,333 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,343 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,032 miles

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s rear outer sill areas.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,971 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,896 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,410 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 22,369 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,824 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,243 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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YR53 VBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YR53 VBZ, 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 YR53 VBZ registered?

YR53 VBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is YR53 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 VBZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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