MAZDA MX-5 BD53YWJ has 26 MOTs

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This 2003 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 73,338 miles 12 months ago on Friday 6th June 2025 at 11:18.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Monday 29th June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

BD53YWJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JUNE 202673,338 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened + Sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords + Wearing Down On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED6TH JUNE 202573,338 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened + Sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords + Wearing Down On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED27TH JUNE 202429TH JUNE 202564,877 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened +sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - (vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Nearside Front [6.1.1 (c) (i)] •)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED27TH JUNE 202464,877 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened +sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - (vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Nearside Front [6.1.1 (c) (i)] •)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. PRS - Front Position Lamp Not Working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED30TH JUNE 202329TH JUNE 202458,432 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing +wearing On Edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing +wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Nearside Front [6.1.1 (c) (i)] •
FAILED30TH JUNE 202358,432 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing +wearing On Edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing +wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Nearside Front [6.1.1 (c) (i)] •
PASSED1ST JULY 202230TH JULY 202350,800 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED30TH JULY 202130TH JULY 202244,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords To The Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED31ST JULY 202030TH JULY 202138,898 MI
PASSED11TH JUNE 201910TH DECEMBER 202032,566 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED11TH JUNE 201932,566 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Battery Insecure And Likely To Cause A Short Circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH APRIL 201818TH APRIL 201931,922 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED9TH APRIL 201831,913 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Chaises Rail (2.4.a.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Arch (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED4TH APRIL 20176TH APRIL 201830,367 MI
PASSED5TH APRIL 20166TH APRIL 201727,904 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 20156TH APRIL 201624,998 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Worn Close To Wearbands
FAILED7TH APRIL 201524,998 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Worn Close To Wearbands
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201426TH MARCH 201522,673 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED11TH MARCH 201326TH MARCH 201420,877 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 201226TH MARCH 201318,673 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201017TH NOVEMBER 201117,409 MI
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201017,409 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 200917TH NOVEMBER 201016,107 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 200817TH NOVEMBER 200913,521 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 200711TH NOVEMBER 200811,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 200611TH NOVEMBER 20079,060 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BD53YWJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

BD53YWJ MOT Comments

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BD53YWJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 73,338 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,334 miles

BD53YWJ FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration BD53YWJ was manufactured on Tuesday 11th November 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 73,338 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,334 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BD53YWJ has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 51 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does BD53YWJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 BD53YWJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BD53YWJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 BD53YWJ does have Tax. Read more

When does BD53YWJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for BD53YWJ will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BD53YWJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for BD53YWJ will expire in 1 month on Monday 29th June 2026. Read more

When did BD53YWJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BD53YWJ was on Friday 6th June 2025 at 11:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BD53YWJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for BD53YWJ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BD53YWJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for BD53YWJ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BD53YWJ?

BD53YWJ is registered as a 2003 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has BD53YWJ done?

The odometer reading for BD53YWJ at the last MOT in June 2025 was 73,338 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,334 miles per year. Read more

How old is BD53YWJ?

The vehicle BD53YWJ was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 11th November 2003. Read more

What colour is BD53YWJ?

The official colour of BD53YWJ is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does BD53YWJ have?

BD53YWJ has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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