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BK53 ZVL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,424 mi
Last recorded108,424 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 108,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,246 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components and subframe corroded but not weakened

Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,378 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components and subframe corroded but not weakened

Fail 25 Sep 2023 103,378 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear suspension components and subframe corroded but not weakened

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,395 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 98,394 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,965 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,906 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 93,928 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,928 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,571 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 92,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,047 miles

Nearside Rear sill / wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Rear sill/wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,931 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,931 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 74,414 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,526 miles

cut to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,684 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,998 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,596 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND ON LIMIT

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,333 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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BK53 ZVL 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 74.1%.

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 BK53 ZVL, 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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What year was BK53 ZVL registered?

BK53 ZVL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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