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SY53 ZFN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,446 mi
Last recorded106,446 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ZFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 106,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 106,425 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 106,355 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 106,355 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 105,949 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 104,893 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 104,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 103,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 92,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 81,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,995 miles

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

front rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,983 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,983 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 66,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,126 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,483 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,103 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 28,134 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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SY53 ZFN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY53 ZFN, 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 SY53 ZFN registered?

SY53 ZFN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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