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VE53 ZDD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,854 mi
Last recorded54,854 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 54,854 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 54,854 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 46,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 45,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 45,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 43,200 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 42,172 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,129 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,900 miles

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

Note! both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Note! rear off nearside outer sill is starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2017 32,900 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Note! both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Note! rear off nearside outer sill is starting to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,257 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,135 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 23,135 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 21,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 19,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 16,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,063 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 14,063 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,264 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,924 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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VE53 ZDD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 VE53 ZDD, 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 VE53 ZDD registered?

VE53 ZDD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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