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YS53 BZR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,207 mi
Last recorded47,207 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 47,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 46,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 46,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit (under 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 45,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 44,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 44,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 43,596 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 42,384 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 41,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2016 36,905 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,440 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 31,998 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,696 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,488 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,325 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 BZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS53 BZR, 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 YS53 BZR registered?

YS53 BZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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