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AD53 SYW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,363 mi
Last recorded112,363 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 112,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 105,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,964 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 94,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,755 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 80,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,709 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 66,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,239 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,452 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,163 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 48,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,485 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,859 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn to 3.6mm at lowest point

slight bulge on n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,244 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,712 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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AD53 SYW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD53 SYW, 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 AD53 SYW registered?

AD53 SYW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is AD53 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 SYW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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