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YR53 VCK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,668 mi
Last recorded30,668 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 VCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 30,668 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 30,273 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion but not weakened

Pass 14 Aug 2024 30,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 29,281 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 28,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,249 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 26,785 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,083 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,232 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,365 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 17,365 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 3 Nov 2008 14,167 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 14,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre starting to crack on tread.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 11,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,858 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on inner surface

rear brake discs are starting to corroded

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 VCK 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 YR53 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

YR53 VCK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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