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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2616 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 4 January 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,656 mi
AI verdict AVOID 56/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 34,656 miles. The vehicle is also 23 years old, has low mileage for its age, and has a significant service gap in 2011.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 34,656 miles over 23 years, averaging 6,941 miles per year, which is consistent with its MOT history.
Things to check
- MOT expired 2013-01-04; current MOT status is 'Not valid' — no active certificate.
- Recurring failures: Tyres (2008, 2009), Anti-roll bar linkage (2008, 2009), and Brakes (2009, 2010) — indicates systemic neglect.
- Major failure on 2008-11-28 for Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below 1.6mm and both rear anti-roll bar mountings.
- Major failure on 2009-11-28 for Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | PASS | 34,656 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2007 | PASS | 40,633 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2008 | FAIL | 44,913 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2008 | PASS | 44,914 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2009 | FAIL | 49,611 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) USER ENTERED both front tyres showing signs of wear
|
| Dec 2009 | PASS | 49,660 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2010 | FAIL | 54,704 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) FAIL Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Dec 2010 | PASS | 54,710 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2012 | FAIL | 62,559 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED d/s engine mounting slightly worn
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| Jan 2012 | PASS | 62,584 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED d/s engine mounting slightly worn
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ53 VLL, 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.