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YS53 PZV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,828 mi
Last recorded84,828 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear various corrosion on underbody components

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,217 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroaded just outside perscribed area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all rusty (5.3.2 (b))

excessive underseal underneath and sills

Fail 7 Dec 2023 83,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroaded just outside perscribed area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all rusty (5.3.2 (b))

excessive underseal underneath and sills

Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,945 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

heavy coating of underseal underneath

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,501 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner seal's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer seal's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking

under tray cover's fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced where anti roll bar mounting is (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced where anti roll bar mounting is (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced where joins floor, including floor and to inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering where anti roll bar mounting is (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing where it joins sil is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside corrosion to inner and outer sils front to rear

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower wing where it joins sil is corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside corrosion to inner and outer sils front to rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 75,901 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 75,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,988 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 68,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 68,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 62,374 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 57,015 miles

Offside front slight brake binding

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 9 May 2014 50,176 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,093 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

both sides front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,933 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,310 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,506 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 30,404 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 24,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Nov 2006 17,846 miles

both wipers are split slightly

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 PZV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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