2003 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · YY53 UEX
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/11/2003. Recorded mileage 85,113 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1597cc
YY53 UEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 85,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YY53 UEX Mileage History
- 04/10/202180,877 mi
- 18/10/202284,078 mi+3,201 mi
- 19/10/202284,081 mi+3 mi
- 02/07/202485,112 mi+1,031 mi
- 05/07/202485,113 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY53 UEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (YY53 UEX) between October 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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