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VO53 ZPB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,241 mi
Last recorded85,241 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,241 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2025 85,208 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2024 80,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,465 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 68,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing could not be tested.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,264 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Lambda /emission criteria only just met (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,571 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,674 miles

Both front brake calipers slightly binding on.

Corrosion noted to the offside front wing.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,259 miles

Corrosion to both side rear sills

brake pipe to near side rear hose corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,372 miles

Both rear lower sills corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Underside started to corrode.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 49,372 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both rear lower sills corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front tyre pressure low.

Offside front wheel bearing could not be tested.

Underside started to corrode.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,173 miles

Slight imbalance to front brakes.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,173 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight imbalance to front brakes.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to both rear brake discs

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,807 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,655 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,927 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,155 miles

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

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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VO53 ZPB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 VO53 ZPB, 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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VO53 ZPB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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