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DY53 ZVW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,298 mi
Last recorded55,298 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 53,975 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 51,960 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 56,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 48,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 46,757 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 46,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/inner wheel arch area excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/outer sill skin excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill area excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 45,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 38,755 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 34,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,813 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 20,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,162 miles

rear tyres on 3.0mm + slight corrosion on o/s/r sill

Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,120 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,644 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 9,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,515 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 ZVW 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 91.3%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

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

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