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EJ53 ZYO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,471 mi
Last recorded72,471 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ZYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,471 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 70,630 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 70,630 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,379 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,058 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,912 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 56,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,839 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,638 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,516 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,695 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,095 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 22,591 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 22,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,326 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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EJ53 ZYO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EJ53 ZYO, 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 EJ53 ZYO registered?

EJ53 ZYO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 ZYO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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