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VE53 ZDL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,987 mi
Last recorded77,987 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 77,987 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 75,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,611 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 70,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,406 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 61,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 48,913 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,681 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,516 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 ZDL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 VE53 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

VE53 ZDL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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