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BK53 ZVM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,045 mi
Last recorded83,045 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,045 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody rust front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 83,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody rust front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,290 miles

o/s rear inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,893 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 71,893 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner /outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 71,515 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))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 68,399 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,436 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 64,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,790 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,790 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,015 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,709 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,754 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 5,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 3,015 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 ZVM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BK53 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

BK53 ZVM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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