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YX53 UNP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,165 mi
Last recorded50,165 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 50,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 48,575 miles

underside would benefit a good waxoil

Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,336 miles

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Outer outer sill corroded but not excessive

rear brake pads are low

Pass 1 May 2019 46,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills various suspension and steering componants corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 44,914 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion sill ends to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

tyres starting to crack on outer shoulders

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,712 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 42,708 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 42,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 18 Jul 2015 41,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 41,049 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2014 40,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,004 miles

all 4 tyres worn on outer edges and close to legal limits

small cut in sidewall on n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,526 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 7,195 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 6,364 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,354 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,347 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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YX53 UNP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YX53 UNP, 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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YX53 UNP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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