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DY53 ZVU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,856 mi
Last recorded40,856 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ZVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 40,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis anti roll bar mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,447 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 38,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 35,902 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 35,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,913 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 28,891 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,785 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,285 miles

All tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2017 23,285 miles

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

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

All tyres sidewalls perishing

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,036 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 22,036 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,611 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,052 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 21,052 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade smeering slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,531 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,136 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,825 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,492 miles

all tyres slightly perished due to age

Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,868 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 15,192 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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DY53 ZVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY53 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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What year was DY53 ZVU registered?

DY53 ZVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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