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YS53 VHY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,696 mi
Last recorded38,696 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 38,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 38,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 37,578 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 37,578 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 36,875 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 36,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 34,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 33,188 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 33,188 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 32,721 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,778 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 22,140 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,653 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,367 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted and grooved

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted and grooved

Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,131 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 13,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,143 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 11,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,572 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 7,370 miles

N/S/R tyre punctured

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

YS53 VHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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