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DY53 ZVV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,323 mi
Last recorded57,323 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ZVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 57,323 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,330 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 54,302 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,106 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 52,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 50,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking outer edge

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2019 50,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in the wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracking outer edge

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,678 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,143 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 45,142 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,497 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 43,497 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 13 Mar 2014 41,266 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 41,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,893 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,923 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 37,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,969 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 29,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZVV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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