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YS53 PZT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,120 mi
Last recorded42,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 PZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 42,120 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 42,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill/Arch Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 40,164 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 40,159 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill/Arch Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 37,825 miles

underside of vehicle rusty body, chases and suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,593 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 35,591 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 33,392 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corroded

Nearside Rear hand brake effieciency low

Offside Rear Outer filler used

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 29,705 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded /thin . Bad repair to offside rear( filler ?)

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort .

Fail 16 Jun 2021 29,705 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear outer sills corroded /thin . Bad repair to offside rear( filler ?)

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort .

Pass 17 Jun 2020 27,490 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear tyres cracked and low on tread

Pass 3 May 2018 27,408 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 26,431 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 25,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,242 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,374 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 17,622 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,900 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,027 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,290 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 8,923 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 PZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

YS53 PZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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