BJ53 UYC

2003 MAZDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MAZDA
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2616 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 April 2026
Last recorded mileage
20,808 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Mazda has 23 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 20,808 miles. While it has a valid MOT until April 2026, the pattern of issues suggests significant ongoing maintenance and potential safety risks.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage, averaging 2,733 miles/year, with suspiciously low readings before 2018 (24 mi/yr equivalent) and a significant drop in usage from 2018 onwards.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect recorded on Sep 2020 for anti-roll bar link, a critical safety component.
  • Major failure for brakes on Aug 2022, following advisories on Sep 2021, indicating a recurring system weakness.
  • Major failure for lights on Sep 2020, with 5 related advisories across multiple tests, showing a pattern of neglect.
  • Very low annual mileage (2,733 mi/yr) since 2018, raising questions about vehicle use and potential hidden issues.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
  • The vehicle has a current, valid MOT certificate until April 2026, confirming its roadworthiness for the next year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, as all recorded readings are sequential and plausible.
  • The car has a consistent service history, with all failures and advisories being addressed and retested promptly.

Mileage history

May 2007: 20,808 mi FAILMay 2007: 20,808 mi PASSJun 2008: 24,686 mi PASSJul 2009: 27,089 mi PASSNov 2010: 30,286 mi PASSNov 2011: 31,750 mi FAILNov 2011: 31,773 mi PASSDec 2012: 33,811 mi PASSNov 2013: 34,853 mi FAILDec 2013: 34,903 mi PASSDec 2014: 36,542 mi PASSNov 2015: 37,794 mi PASSDec 2016: 37,831 mi PASSJan 2018: 37,858 mi PASSJan 2019: 43,918 mi FAILJan 2019: 43,918 mi PASSSep 2020: 50,371 mi FAILSep 2020: 50,377 mi PASSSep 2021: 52,163 mi PASSAug 2022: 52,840 mi FAILAug 2022: 52,902 mi PASSAug 2023: 57,710 mi PASSApr 2025: 61,078 mi PASS61k41k21kMay 2007Apr 2025

MOT test history — 17/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2007 FAIL 20,808 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
May 2007 PASS 20,808 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 24,686 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 27,089 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2010 PASS 30,286 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2011 FAIL 31,750 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2011 PASS 31,773 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 33,811 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 FAIL 34,853 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Dec 2013 PASS 34,903 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 36,542 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2015 PASS 37,794 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 37,831 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 37,858 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 43,918 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Jan 2019 PASS 43,918 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2020 FAIL 50,371 mi
DANGEROUS Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
DANGEROUS Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Sep 2020 PASS 50,377 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 PASS 52,163 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Aug 2022 FAIL 52,840 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding could possible be calliper or cables (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding could possible be calliper or cables (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkage not attached at the top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 52,902 mi
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY back box modified
ADVISORY fuel tank cover corroded
ADVISORY Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY under trays fitted
Aug 2023 PASS 57,710 mi
ADVISORY Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Apr 2025 PASS 61,078 mi
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Want the full report on BJ53 UYC?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ53 UYC, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.