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YT53 YHE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,626 mi
Last recorded35,626 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 35,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 35,393 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 35,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 34,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 33,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 25,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,136 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,011 miles

signs of corrosion nearside rear sill

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,380 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

signs of corrosion nearside rear sill

Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,719 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,683 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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YT53 YHE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YT53 YHE, 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 YT53 YHE registered?

YT53 YHE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is YT53 YHE safe to buy?

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