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YS53 RCU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,272 mi
Last recorded103,272 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has travel

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 99,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,784 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,380 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,081 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 83,081 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,993 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 76,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,395 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,527 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,662 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,845 miles

advise osr tyre has a small tear in the outter sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,766 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 31,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs inner faces corrodid

front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front tyres wear on edges of tread (5mm)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,631 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 21,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,904 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 RCU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

YS53 RCU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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