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DE53 VZZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,037 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 87,280 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,977 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,124 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,959 miles

car undersealed

exhaust joints carroded

front crossmember carroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 84,959 miles

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

car undersealed

exhaust joints carroded

front crossmember carroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,562 miles

Entire underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,741 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,352 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,757 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,921 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn / pitted

nearside and offside front ball joint boots slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear sill end caps corroded

nearside rear lower outer wheel arch paint split

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,445 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 73,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,520 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 66,520 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 56,404 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,417 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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DE53 VZZ 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 82.6%.

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 DE53 VZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 VZZ registered?

DE53 VZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 VZZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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