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BJ53 UXM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,418 mi
Last recorded50,418 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 50,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 50,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,895 miles

under tray fitted to front of vehicle difficult to check

Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Suspected rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2022 47,682 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill lower edge separating, corroded underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

heavy surface corrosion on underbody in general

Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,039 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-body of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 47,038 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under-body of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,405 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-body of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 46,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sill's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-body of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,539 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 45,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,683 miles

exhaust rusting

headlamp lenses misting over

outer sills rusting

subframes rusting

suspension components rusting

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

exhaust rusting

headlamp lenses misting over

outer sills rusting

subframes rusting

suspension components rusting

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre cracking up and scuffed on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Offside front to rear brake pipe rusting at rear

both front inner arches starting to rust

both outer sills starting to rust

exhaust rusting

front subframe rusting

rear subframe rusting

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 44,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre cracking up and scuffed on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Offside front to rear brake pipe rusting at rear

both front inner arches starting to rust

both outer sills starting to rust

exhaust rusting

front subframe rusting

rear subframe rusting

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,740 miles

brake pipe to o/s rear flex starting to rust

exhaust system rusting

suspension parts rusting

under body and sills at rear rusting

Fail 5 Apr 2016 42,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipe to o/s rear flex starting to rust

exhaust system rusting

suspension parts rusting

under body and sills at rear rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside very rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,064 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 33,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,467 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,088 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,474 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,654 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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BJ53 UXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ53 UXM, 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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BJ53 UXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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