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AC53 MXS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,582 mi
Last recorded108,582 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 108,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 106,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,832 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 103,332 miles

Front Suspension heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,641 miles

Slight bind to o/s/r brake caliper

Pass 19 Apr 2021 102,443 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,909 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 101,390 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,714 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,774 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 99,774 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,741 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,928 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,289 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 78,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 69,786 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2006 54,158 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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AC53 MXS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AC53 MXS, 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 AC53 MXS registered?

AC53 MXS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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