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AJ53 UBL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,877 mi
Last recorded87,877 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 87,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 87,877 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 85,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 75,485 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 67,352 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,175 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,502 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,115 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 51,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,229 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,028 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 34,087 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,310 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,722 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 14,155 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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AJ53 UBL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AJ53 UBL, 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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AJ53 UBL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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