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YS53 BZF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,932 mi
Last recorded85,932 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

bases of both front wings becoming rusty [not prescribed area or component]

Pass 2 Dec 2023 81,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside& nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 81,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside& nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front & rear [front = worst] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,128 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front & both rear ,recommend early renewal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 195/50r15v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,444 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid & rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,745 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,813 miles

rear subframe & front & rear suspension components becoming rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2018 76,808 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,923 miles

other seat belt mounting prescribed areas corroded near to legal limit

rear suspension arms becoming very rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2017 74,922 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

other seat belt mounting prescribed areas corroded near to legal limit

rear suspension arms becoming very rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,194 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,903 miles

evidence of filler at nearside and offside lower seat belt mounting prescribed areas

Fail 4 Nov 2015 66,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

evidence of filler at nearside and offside lower seat belt mounting prescribed areas

nearside front brake binding recommend early attention

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,167 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 53,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,267 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,686 miles

all discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished pos due to age 04 year

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,306 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,598 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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YS53 BZF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS53 BZF, 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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YS53 BZF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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