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DA53 ZVU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,006 mi
Last recorded121,006 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 121,006 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,894 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 118,886 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes binding slightly on rotation

under tray obscuring view to some components

Fail 14 Mar 2017 109,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail where the anti roll bar mounts attatch to it (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail where the anti roll bar mounts attatch to it (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in floor within 30cm of seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes binding slightly on rotation

under tray obscuring view to some components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 109,898 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 106,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake caliper damp

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,845 miles

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

both rear inner front wheel archs slightly corroded

offside front droplink has slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2014 93,703 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear inner front wheel archs slightly corroded

offside front droplink has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,014 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 85,014 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 74,796 miles

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre on legal limit

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,667 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,956 miles

slight play in near side wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2010 59,814 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under body corroded but not holed

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,963 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 33,543 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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DA53 ZVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA53 ZVU, 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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DA53 ZVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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