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DG53 ZRT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ZRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 73,336 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 73,160 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,020 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 69,999 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,813 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 67,806 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 67,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,539 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,212 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 63,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,768 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 60,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,449 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 55,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,442 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 49,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 31,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 23,527 miles

exhaust is corroded

front & rear brake discs are slightly corroded

front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,191 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 19,188 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 19,188 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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DG53 ZRT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG53 ZRT, 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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DG53 ZRT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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