2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FY53 YLL
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 130,771 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY53 YLL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2024
- 130,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY53 YLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (FY53 YLL) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
FY53 YLL Mileage History
- 11/10/2022120,842 mi
- 19/10/2023126,462 mi+5,620 mi
- 17/10/2024130,771 mi+4,309 mi
Average of roughly 4,920 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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